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How entrepreneurial orientation moderates the effects of knowledge management on innovation
Author(s) -
Li Yuan,
Liu Xunfeng,
Wang Longwei,
Li Mingfang,
Guo Hai
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.980
Subject(s) - entrepreneurial orientation , knowledge sharing , knowledge management , asset (computer security) , business , conceptual model , sample (material) , knowledge economy , entrepreneurship , computer science , chemistry , computer security , finance , chromatography , database
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 © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.