Knowledge sharing, innovation and firm performance

Authors:
Zhining Wang;Nianxin Wang
Affiliations:
Department of Human Resource Management, School of Management, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China;Department of Information Management, School of Economics and Management, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China
Venue:
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Year:
2012

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Abstract

This study investigates the quantitative relationship between knowledge sharing, innovation and performance. Based on the literature review, we develop a research model positing that knowledge sharing not only have positive relationship with performance directly but also influence innovation which in turn contributes to firm performance. This model is empirically tested using data collected from 89 high technology firms in Jiangsu Province of China. It is found that both explicit and tacit knowledge sharing practices facilitate innovation and performance. Explicit knowledge sharing has more significant effects on innovation speed and financial performance while tacit knowledge sharing has more significant effects on innovation quality and operational performance.