Relational and Cognitive Social Capital: Their Influence on Strategies of External Knowledge Acquisition

Ortíz, Beatriz; Donate, Mario J.; Guadamillas, Ftima

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2016.09.103

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“…Secondly, this paper revealed that knowledge-based HRM practices have positive influence on intellectual capital of SMEs employees. This finding also corroborates other in extant literature prior to the current study (Kianto et al, 2014;Ortiz et al, 2016). Third, knowledge-based HRM practices have positive influence on product and process innovations of SMEs, implying that the strength of process and product innovativeness of an SMEs cannot be dissociated from its reliance on HRM.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Knowledge-based HR Practices and Innovation in SMEs

Al-Tal

Emeagwali

2019

Organizacija

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Background and purpose: Recent reviews of the human resource management (HRM) literature continue to position knowledge management and intellectual capital as the key determinants for competitiveness, productiveness and organizational performance. This article explores the nexus between knowledge-based HRM practices, knowledge management capacity, intellectual capital, product and process innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were gleaned from 250 registered SMEs in Jordan using a simple random sampling technique. A covariance structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) was deployed in testing the proposed research model. Results: The findings cast light on the positive influence of knowledge-based HRM practice of SMEs on SMEs knowledge management capacity, intellectual capital and, product and process innovation. Similarly, knowledge management capacity SMEs exerts positive impact on their intellectual capital and, product and process innovation. Intellectual capital also emerges as a strong predictor for SMEs product and process innovation. Finally, a serial indirect effect (mediation) of knowledge management capacity and intellectual capital on the relationship between knowledge-based HRM practice of SMEs and, product and process innovation were revealed. Conclusion: Knowledge-based HRM practices and innovation have received vast amount of research attention, yet there is a lack of understanding on the process by which the former leads to the latter. Drawing on knowledge-based view (KBV) theory, this study is among the first attempts to unveil the structural process between knowledge-based HRM practices and innovation through knowledge management capacity and intellectual capital. This study theoretically validated the KBV framework in a non-Western context and demonstrate the importance of knowledge-based HRM practices for SMEs innovativeness. The findings do not only provide useful insights for managers and scholars, but also serve as the building block for future research.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Knowledge-based HR Practices and Innovation in SMEs

Al-Tal

Emeagwali

2019

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“…All these issues were considered only through their reflection on companies' websites. Relational capital is a complex variable [66][67][68][69][70][71]. Considering the purposes and the limitations of the information available, the present study divided relational capital into two areas, internal and external.…”

Section: Intellectual Capitalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Knowledge Management and Its Impact on the Performances of Biotechnology Organizations

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Starting from the findings of specialized studies on knowledge management in the field of biotechnology, this paper aims to present the factors that underline sustainable performances of Romanian biotechnology organizations. Particularly, descriptive analysis of these factors has outlined a picture of the current situation of biotechnology in Romania. The design of an exploratory knowledge management model for organizations in the biotechnology sector was achieved and validated through a panel data model. Starting from a model of growth based on productivity, capital inflow, and human capital, three statistical hypotheses were validated by a time series data panel regression model using EViews 9.0 software. The data were collected for the enterprises active in the field of biotechnology for a period of nine years. The paper highlights the fact that the economic performance of biotechnology organizations is determined by the flow of capital, productivity, and the workforce. Knowledge-based growth strategies are essential in the econometric model presented. Nevertheless, in terms of knowledge management strategies, the sector has not reached its maturity, and full sustainability is not a norm.

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“…A shared vision among group participants is considered a vital tool which helps to unite them and to perceive and integrate knowledge (Inkpen & Tsang, 2005;Ortiz, Mario, & Guadamillas, 2016). Better consistency and group harmony over common goals or objectives facilitates the group coordination and communication, and also assist in developing cooperation among members (Hsu, 2015).…”

Section: Conceptual Framework and Research Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultivating Online Social Resources to Enhance Entrepreneurial Learning: Providing New Insights Into Trust Repairing

Sarwar¹,

Sarwar²,

Zulfiqar³

et al. 2018

UCER-B

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The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of online social capital on knowledge acquisition, and thereby, improve the process of entrepreneurial learning for youngsters. The researchers offer hypotheses to shed light on the interrelationships among critical components of social capital theory and knowledge acquisition towards the enhancement of entrepreneurial learning. The study also highlights the role of trust as a moderator which links the other aspects of social capital with knowledge acquisition. The hypotheses were tested using data collected from online groups based on the motive of entrepreneurial culture and student learning. The study findings identified a significant positive relationships between social interaction and knowledge acquisition, between shared vision and knowledge acquisition, and also between knowledge acquisition and entrepreneurial learning, confirming our hypothesis that social capital affects knowledge acquisition and its practice al application to student learning.Furthermore, trust as a moderator diminished the positive relationships between social interaction and knowledge acquisition and also between shared vision and knowledge acquisition. With the emerging use of Web-based technologies, this research can be valuable to explain how different facets of online social capital can foster learning effectiveness for young entrepreneurs in multiple social settings. The findings also provide significant implications for organizations and social networks to better understand the aspects of trust repair which could be helpful to enhance collective learning.

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Relational and Cognitive Social Capital: Their Influence on Strategies of External Knowledge Acquisition

Cited by 10 publications

References 35 publications

Knowledge-based HR Practices and Innovation in SMEs

Knowledge-based HR Practices and Innovation in SMEs

Sustainable Knowledge Management and Its Impact on the Performances of Biotechnology Organizations

Cultivating Online Social Resources to Enhance Entrepreneurial Learning: Providing New Insights Into Trust Repairing

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