Purpose This paper aims to propose that knowledge management (KM) could be a way nurture job satisfaction and examine how KM can increase individual employees’ satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model concerning the connections between five facets of (knowledge acquisition, sharing, creation, codification retention) is proposed. It then empirically tested with structural equation modelling partial least squares analysis survey data set 824 observations, collected from...

Purpose Organizational performance is increasingly grounded on knowledge-related issues. The two key academic discussions addressing knowledge in organizations are the intellectual capital (IC) and management (KM) literatures. However, there very few earlier studies systematically combining these approaches demonstrating how IC assets their mechanisms might interact organizational value creation. Therefore, purpose of this paper to develop argue a theoretical model depicting connections...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the association different configurations intellectual capital (IC) and knowledge management practices (KMP) with firm performance. Do firms profiles concerning their overall levels IC KMP differ in terms innovation market performance? Design/methodology/approach First, were distributed into four distinct based on level utilization KMP. Then, IC/KMP evaluated regard Findings Consistent extant research, study finds that characterized high use are...

Purpose – Recent empirical studies have suggested that knowledge-based issues are closely related to companies’ innovation performance. However, the majority of research seems be focused either on static knowledge assets or processes such as creation. The purpose this paper is concentrate conscious and systematic managerial activities for dealing with in firms (i.e. management (KM) practices), which aim at performance improvements through proactive assets. study explores impact KM practices...

Purpose This paper aims to contribute the emerging discussion on contextualization of knowledge-oriented research by examining universality knowledge management (KM) practices. Knowledge is a firm’s most valuable resource, and KM, or ability leverage resources, constitutes base for competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach A theorized ten-fold conceptualization KM practices tested sample 622 firms from four countries (Finland, Spain, China Russia). Confirmatory factor analysis...

Purpose Academics and practitioners around the world have shown interest in what constitutes relevant intellectual capital (IC) firms. However, studies largely neglected to examine whether IC has identical or different structural elements various parts of world. The purpose this paper is suggest that country-specific institutional structures may impact perception IC, empirically analyse differences exist between five countries drawing on theory. Design/methodology/approach This study tests...

Abstract This paper explores the idea that well‐aligned HR practices may produce varied and even negative effects on innovation performance. To do so, we examine interaction effect between rewards for appraisal of knowledge behaviours radical incremental outcomes. Drawing insights from strategic HRM literature internal fit practices, as well developments governance approach, argue applied together a setting is conducive deepening existing bases, but hindering more distant diverse search....

Purpose – Organizational processes that create conditions to facilitate employee innovativeness have become topical due the constant demand for organizations renew themselves. Research shows human resource management (HRM) practices can been used such conditions, but also important complementary role of organizational trust has highlighted in this context. In particular, earlier studies mostly focused on concept interpersonal trust. However, impersonal (the individual employee’s expectations...

We investigate how the propensity to trust, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation drive intentions of individuals share knowledge in idea crowdsourcing. Building on theories Uses & Gratifications (U&G) approach, we conducted a web-based survey within IdeasProject, an open innovation brainstorming community dedicated harvesting ideas. Based sample 244 users, our research shows that key driver knowledge-sharing is made up two motivations — social benefits learning benefits....

This study examines different dimensions of organizational trust as antecedents employees' commitment. Quantitative survey data from a large forest company (N = 411) and ICT 304) in Finland were collected. A structural equation modeling was used order to test the hypotheses. The results both samples demonstrated that impersonal positively related Whereas, interpersonal did not have significant impact on Perceived fairness capability organization's policies practices play an important role...

Purpose Organizations face an increasing need to foster trust. However, there are fewer opportunities for developing interpersonal trust and evident establish complementary forms. The purpose of this paper is examine the effects various human resource management (HRM) practices on impersonal dimensions organizational Design/methodology/approach hypotheses tested a sample 715 respondents from large corporations in ICT forest industries Finland. Structural equation modelling was used. Findings...

Abstract Purpose – Modern organizations face an increasing need for trust, yet there are fewer opportunities the development and maintenance of interpersonal so they cannot rely only on that. There is therefore a complementary forms organizational trust. It believed that impersonal element trust useful concept should be incorporated into measures. This paper seeks to conceptualize clarify develop scales which measure it. Design/methodology/approach The hypothesized model tested sample 166...

As knowledge has become a key factor of competitive advantage for organizations, regions, and nations, its measurement gained tremendous importance. During the last two decades, intellectual capital school thought produced numerous frameworks models capturing intangible bases value creation, which currently occupy well-established position in academia. In this paper, we argue that something important might have been lost along way, namely, thorough understanding as basis human organizational...

Background: In the current knowledge age, performance of logistics firms increasingly depends on and capabilities they can leverage in value-creation processes. The objective this paper is to investigate relationship between knowledge-based human resource management (HRM) practices organizational mediated by capability. Methods: Data from 93 small Finnish service providers was collected a questionnaire survey. Structural equation modeling partial least squares analysis were used test...

In this paper, we developed a valid measurement scale to assess implications related remote work. The initial was completed by 214 employees of the administrative units Finnish Army and Navy validated 148 unit Air Force. 11-item five-factor found be reliable, stable. To best our knowledge, is first study in an organizational context demonstrate for measure This contributes current literature on work providing valuable instrument practitioners.

Purpose – Prior research has confirmed the usefulness of both formal and informal protection mechanisms for governing knowledge flows. However, there is lack on motivation needs driving firms in their choice each situation. The aim this paper to examine reasons choosing or mechanisms. Design/methodology/approach hypotheses were tested a sample 209 companies engaged R&D. A Partial Least Squares was used analyses. Findings This study identifies statistically significant relationships...

We argue that different human resource (HR)-related practices and mechanisms play a role with regard to knowledge innovation protection. further suggest the relationship between protective HR mechanisms—softer harder, more or less restrictive forms—and performance is affected by contingency factors, especially organizational trust. Theoretical empirical examination indicates are associated improved performance. Furthermore, according findings, trust exerts positive moderating effect when...

This paper draws upon social exchange theory to examine the explanatory power of employees' trust in their employer as mediating variable between an organization's human resources (HR) management interventions and performance outcomes at individual, work unit organizational levels. We utilize two large‐scale survey studies different organizations, from forestry information communications technology (ICT) industries Finland: a forest company (411 respondents) ICT (304 were analysed with...

Purpose Contemporary organizations face challenges when they have an increasing need for trust, and yet there are decreasing opportunities the development of interpersonal trust. Thus, cannot rely only on that is a complementary forms organizational Vanhala et al. (2011) developed scale measuring impersonal The purpose this study to validate in terms discriminant nomological validity as well test generalizability. Design/methodology/approach validities generalizability tested two samples...

In the present study, we report on current state of knowledge management (KM) implementation in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) logistics sector Finland. particular, propose that KM practices could be utilised industry to overcome threats from competition grasp opportunities presented by transitional period on-going major changes such as digitalisation. Based survey data collected June 2017, find Finnish SMEs focus acquiring recruiting providing compensation for sharing, creation...

In this world of constantly growing global competition, work engagement is an essential driver organizational success. However, it seems that the source such varies amongst employees different generations. Thus, research aimed to ascertain whether or not generational differences matter when comes engagement. This qualitative study provides insight into multigenerational workforce today's knowledge‐intensive environment by clarifying antecedents for members cohorts. paper also addresses...

Purpose Firms need to constantly renew themselves keep up with the pace of competition and proactively establish innovations markets. This requires capabilities in learning renewing firm’s knowledge base, conceptualized as renewal capital firm. On other hand, firms that acquire high levels competitiveness by their base also protect from unwanted spillovers. study aims examine how affects incremental radical innovation performance firm, moderated protection its strategic knowledge....