Impact of mass collaboration on knowledge sharing process using mediating role of innovation capability

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the impact of mass collaboration on the knowledge-sharing process in the manufacturing sector of Iraq in the mediation of innovation capability. Design/methodology/approach This study is quantitative in nature in which the data has been gathered from the primary sources of information through a survey questionnaire from 225 respondents. The structural equation structural equation modeling technique has been used to analyze the data along with the path assessment and confirmatory factor analysis confirmatory factor analysis. Findings The results of this study determined that in the context of the interactive system and mutual adjustment, the mediation of innovation capability is partial whereas, in the context of shared understating, the mediation is full. In addition to this, an interactive system and mutual adjustment had a significant effect on the knowledge sharing process, while the shared understanding was determined to have an insignificant effect on the knowledge sharing process. Research limitations/implications The findings of this study are limited to the manufacturing sector of Iraq. In addition to this, the study includes a limited sample size which must be increased by future researchers. Originality/value This paper ensures originality in the context of Iraq, as the associations tested in this study have not been tested previously considering Iraq.

Role of Total Quality Management Towards Organizational Performance Through Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Capabilities

“…At the individual level, knowledge sharing can take place between two employees. In this setting, they can pool their skills, knowledge, and expertise to solve different problems and aid one another in completing tasks more effectively and quickly (Sultan et al, 2021). Three main pillars of quality management are typically customer center, process center, and cooperative effort.…”