Social web knowledge sharing and innovation performance in knowledge-intensive manufacturing SMEs

Soto‐Acosta, Pedro; Popa, Simona; Palacios‐Marqués, Daniel

doi:10.1007/s10961-016-9498-z

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“…The increase in the number of knowledge-intensive firms [related to digitalization and ICT (e.g., Giones and Brem 2017)] in comparison to high-technology manufacturing firms (as also shown in our sample) may provide explanation for focusing on product differentiation rather than patents as an innovation performance measure. Nevertheless, more focus on digitalization in all industries also effects high-technology manufacturing firms, increasing openness and knowledge sharing for product development (for example, see Nambisan 2017;Soto-Acosta et al 2017). However, these NTBFs also need to differentiate more to be competitive.…”

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“…The transformation in industries regarding digitalization has changed how firms, including new ventures, incorporating digital products and information and communication technology (ICT) services are focusing on open processes of knowledge sharing (Giones and Brem 2017;Nambisan 2017). Such knowledge sharing has been demonstrated to increase innovation performance of firms (Soto-Acosta et al 2017). Thus, innovation performance is considered in the context of product or service differentiation to the market (e.g., Ramírez-Alesón and Fernández-Olmos 2017;Soto-Acosta et al 2017).…”

Section: Innovation Performance With Respect To Ntbfsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such knowledge sharing has been demonstrated to increase innovation performance of firms (Soto-Acosta et al 2017). Thus, innovation performance is considered in the context of product or service differentiation to the market (e.g., Ramírez-Alesón and Fernández-Olmos 2017;Soto-Acosta et al 2017). Nevertheless, patents are also indicators of product differentiation and NTBFs that need to strengthen their innovation performance and resources for this will need to collaborate with others.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Business networks and localization effects for new Swedish technology-based firms’ innovation performance

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This study examines the business networks and localization effects for new technology-based firms (NTBFs) in the context of innovation performance (the number of patents and product differentiation). In this regard, the study includes 28 variables. A survey was conducted in 2016 with 401 Swedish NTBFs that were small and young (the employment mean was 1.80 and the average age of each firm was 28.3 months). The biggest category of NTBFs was knowledge-intensive high-technology services, followed by medium high-technology manufacturing, and high-technology manufacturing. Hypotheses on how business networks and localization are related to innovation performance were tested using principal component analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The results show that the primary significant factor for innovation performance regarding business networks and localization dimensions are professional network services, while industrial and regional areas also have a positive relationship on product differentiation. Our study also shows that innovation performance enhances firms' abilities to access external financing through professional network services (e.g., venture capital companies).

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“…This objective is achieved by applying mechanisms to convert the tacit knowledge into an explicit form. The use of Information Technology (IT) as an enabler for knowledge sharing and preservation is well documented (Johannessen, Olaisen & Olsen 2001;Neches et al 1991;Presbitero et al 2017;Soto-Acosta, Popa & Palacios-Marqués 2017). Therefore, we make extensive use of IT in harvesting, preserving and sharing the tacit indigenous knowledge of the traditional doctors in Mozambique.…”

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Capturing tacit knowledge: A case of traditional doctors in Mozambique

Ayub

Kogeda

Lall

2018

S. Afr. j. inf. manag.

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Background: The indigenous healers or traditional doctors play a significant role in the healthcare provisioning in Africa. Although traditional healing has been in practice for several centuries, very little has been achieved in terms of harvesting the wealth of tacit knowledge possessed by these practitioners for future references.Objective: The objectives of this article were twofold. The first objective was to capture the tacit knowledge possessed by traditional healers in Mozambique. The second objective was to enhance preservation of tacit knowledge for sharing and training of other traditional healers.Method: The cognitive semiotic model was used as a basis for capturing the tacit knowledge. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected by using interviews and questionnaires were applied during systems requirements elucidation, designing the user interface and in building the knowledge repository. In the requirement elucidation phase, 13 traditional doctors were interviewed. Besides text and voice recordings, video recordings and photos were used in capturing the tacit knowledge. The usability of the system was tested by using the heuristic evaluation technique.Results: The findings revealed that the system developed could be used for capturing the tacit knowledge and storing it in an explicit form. The usability tests indicated that the prototype developed served its purpose to a great extent.Conclusion: The study concludes that cognitive semiotic model is a suitable tool for capturing tacit knowledge of traditional doctors in Mozambique. The results of the usability evaluation confirm that the system developed supports information sharing and ease of use. It is observed that the developed application could support users with little formal education. However, some basic computer literacy training would assist in maximising the benefits of the system.

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“…The existence of information technology infrastructures and hardware, practical applications, and communication software all affect the extent of knowledge sharing in an organization. Scholars emphasize information technology infrastructure as an element crucial to the extent of knowledge sharing (29,30).…”

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The Factors affecting Knowledge Sharing at the Iranian Ministry of Sports

Souteh

Esmaeili

Honari

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Ann. Appl. Sport Sci

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Background. Knowledge today is a strategic factor in achieving a sustainable competitive advantage for power in an organization, but merely having knowledge only as an asset does not create value. The sharing and dissemination of knowledge with other members within and outside the organization will provide a space for the creation of new and valuable knowledge assets. Objectives. The aim of this study was to identify and prioritize factors affecting knowledge sharing and dissemination in Iran's ministry of youth and sports. Methods. This study employed the qualitative research method. The study population included all managers, advisers, and experts of the ministry and faculty members informed in the field of knowledge management within the ministry. In the first stage, purposive sampling based on theoretical l approach and 19 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Using coding method seven main factors were detected by MAXQDA software. The next step was to prioritize and interpretive structural modeling and the opinion of eight experts and academic professors was used. Results. After analyzing the data, factors affecting knowledge sharing were put into 5 levels. Leadership factors were placed at the bottom of the model and the individual factors placed at the highest level. Conclusion. The insight that this model offers can help in the success and effectiveness of KM activities in this ministry.

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Social web knowledge sharing and innovation performance in knowledge-intensive manufacturing SMEs

Cited by 138 publications

References 88 publications

Business networks and localization effects for new Swedish technology-based firms’ innovation performance

Business networks and localization effects for new Swedish technology-based firms’ innovation performance

Capturing tacit knowledge: A case of traditional doctors in Mozambique

The Factors affecting Knowledge Sharing at the Iranian Ministry of Sports

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