How Entrepreneurial Orientation Moderates the Effects of Knowledge Management on Innovation

被引:20
作者
Li, Yuan [1 ]
Liu, Xunfeng [1 ]
Wang, Longwei [1 ]
Li, Mingfang [2 ]
Guo, Hai [1 ]
机构
[1] Xi An Jiao Tong Univ, Sch Management, Xian 710049, Peoples R China
[2] Calif State Univ Northridge, Dept Management, Northridge, CA 91330 USA
关键词
intrafirm knowledge sharing; knowledge application; entrepreneurial orientation; innovation; systems thinking; ABSORPTIVE-CAPACITY; PRODUCT INNOVATION; TECHNOLOGICAL-INNOVATION; STRATEGIC ALLIANCES; PARTNER SELECTION; FIRM RESOURCES; INFORMATION; MARKET; PERFORMANCE; IMPACT;
D O I
10.1002/sres.980
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
Drawing on the complementary asset theory, this paper develops a conceptual model to explain the relationships among intrafirm knowledge sharing, knowledge application, and innovation as well as the moderating effect of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on the intrafirm knowledge sharing and knowledge application. Using a sample of 607 Chinese firms, this paper empirically examines this model. The results show that, under China's transition economy, the positive relationship between intrafirm knowledge Sharing and a firm's innovation is mediated by knowledge application. Furthermore, intrafirm knowledge sharing facilitates knowledge application, and EO positively moderates this relationship. Copyright (C) 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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页码:645 / 660
页数:16
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