Knowledge Management And Organizational Performance: A Research On Systematic Literature

Studies that investigate the KM and organizational performance are few. The purpose of this study is to review the literature and review the articles related to the effect of knowledge management (KM) on organizational performance. A systematic literature review was conducted, and three screenings were performed to refine the articles. Article were extracted from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). A total of 29 articles were considered to meet the selection criteria was reviewed, analyzed, and important information was extracted. A frequency analysis was conducted on these articles. The findings indicated that majority of the articles were extracted from WoS and published between 2015-2017 in Malaysia and Taiwan. The reviewed studies were conducted on manufacturing and technological industries using quantitative method. Sample size in most studies is less than 200 and data was analyzed using first generation of data analysis. Findings were discussed, and it was recommended for future studies to increase the sample size and use more frequently structural equation modeling

The development of SMEs in China: Opportunities and Challenges

Purpose-The purpose of this study is to propose a framework of Chinese SMEs’ development in recent years, and to present the opportunities and challenges for SMEs. Design/methodology/approach-The research of this paper is based on the collection and evaluation of existing literature, year- books, and government disclosures. Previous literature is mainly collected from Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, etc. Findings-This study finds that, SMEs have experienced rapid development, financial crisis and stable growth period since 2001. Escalation of consumption structure, globaliza- tion, and cross-border e-commerce platforms have provided new opportuni- ties for SMEs. However, financing constraints, squeezed profit margins and innovation difficulties have become the most prominent challenges facing by SMEs. Originality/value-This study presents a development overview of Chinese SMEs, and emphasizes the opportunities and challenges. The result of this study can provide a basis for future research and policy formulation

Innovation: The Key Factor Of Competitiveness For Chinese SMES

Purpose-This study aims to present an overview of SMEs’ innovation in China, to identify the main problems, and provide practical suggestions. Design/methodology/approach-The research of this paper is based on the collection and evaluation of existing literature and survey reports. Findings-This study presents the general situation and characteristics of SMEs’ innovation in China, and concludes the main reason that hinders Chinese SMEs’ innovation is the lack of human resources, capital, innovation culture and information. Practical implications-This study suggests that, in addition to improving resources and environment, SMEs can also try to adopt micro-innovation to promote innovation activities. These suggestions are practical and can help SMEs maintain competitiveness. Originality/ value-This study provides an overview of Chinese SMEs’ innovation, which can be the basis for future research in this area

Business Model For Sustainable Development : An Insight From Malaysian Automotive Industry

In the modern economy,doing business is a challenging task to overcome volatile competition from established firms in the local and global market.In order to attain sustainability,firms are advised to be ahead from the competitors in term of business model or in its management.In general,the Malaysian automotive industry performance is on a par with Thailand and holds the top three positions in the ASEAN car market due to the strong dominance of the domestic market.However,in the new millennia,the competition is no longer between the companies but about achieving economy,ecology and social sustainability.Thus,to stay competitive,the strategy shifted from profit orientation to the sustainable development.Therefore,this research aimed to provide empirical evidence about the critical success factors towards the achievement of company sustainability.This study employed a quantitative research methodology and 242 returned questionnaires were then analysed via Co variance-based SEM (CB-SEM).The outcome of this research emphasizes that technology collaboration,green human resource,eco culture and eco product innovation are important factors to meet the sustainability of Malaysian automotive industry,especially in economy,ecology and social development.This research is meaningful to attain the world wide and nation strategy to “Go Green

Social Network Sites And Innovation Capabilities In The Uae Hotel Industry. Reliability And Normality Test

The integration of information technology through social network sites in business operating and management has been recognized as one of the most resource for the development of innovation capabilities. It plays a significant role in knowledge sharing and transform which are the seeds of innovation development. The service sector is now the main domain where IT plays is extensively integrated in operation and management functions. However, the literature still lacks of clear understanding about the concept of SNSs and the innovation capabilities in hotel industry which affect the effectively use IT in their businesses. Therefore, this study aims to model SNSs and innovation capabilities. The reliability test through Cronbach alpha as well as normality tests were used

The Moderation Role Of Transformational Leadership Between Human Capital And Organizational Innovation In Abu Dhabi Government

Transformational leadership with human capital, and innovation are key success factors for modern organizations. Effective leadership style that encourages innovation among human resources will add competitve advantage to the organization. The aim of this study is to examine the moderation role of transformational leadership between human capital and organizational innovation. To achieve this aim, this study adopted quantitative and a survey by collecting data from employees of public sector in Abu Dhabi. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyses the quantitative data. The result of this study shows transformational leadership moderates the association between human capital and organizational innovation. This study is one of the first, to the best of the researcher’s knowledge to test moderation tole of transformation leadership in UAE. Therefore, the author recommends the leaders in public organizations in UAE to focus on the factors associated with human capital in particular knowledge, skill, and attitude of employees in order to improve the level of innovation in their organization. The outcome of this study revealed that, the vision of transformation leader is very important to achieve competitive advantage for organizations in UAE through encouraging human capital towards innovation in work and business. Thus, it is highly recommended to assign transformational leaders in UAE organizations to enhance innovation within workplace as one of the main characteristics of transformation leaders is supporting human capital towards innovation

Microcredit Impact On Socio-Economic Development And Women Empowerment In Low-Income Countries: Evidence From Yemen

Microcredit financing is extensively considered as an effective development method for poverty mitigation and women empowerment. Nevertheless, relevant studies reflected opposing outcomes on microfinance effects consisting of positive, zero, and negative impacts. Thus, this research investigated Al-Amal Bank’s microcredit impacts on women empowerment in Yemen, one of the poorest Middle Eastern nations. A panel dataset and primary and secondary data were gath-ered through household surveys and propensity score matching to restrict intangible variables’ possible effects. The empirical results revealed that microcredit had a significant positive effect on monthly household incomes and accumulated asset values. Although microcredit facilitated female entrepreneurship and income generation for improved household incomes and expenditure, no influence was found on female household decisions and mobility following the patriarchal system practised in many Arabian nations, including Yemen. Hence, the study finding has theoretically and practically contributed to the body of knowledge in three ways. First, a novel proof of how microcredit interactions affected several Yemeni women empowerment elements was identified. This study also provides new insight into the empowerment theory by explaining how access to microcredit influences numerous features of women’s economic and social empowerment. Lastly, social and family traditions significantly influenced female attributes and lifestyles by reflecting how communal and family rituals affected microcredit impacts on women empowerment and vice versa. Conversely, this study guides Yemeni policymakers and those from other nations on extend-ing financial services for self-development to reduce poverty and drive women empowerment ra-ther than relying on government and international agencies

The relationship between leadership factors and successful technopreneur through the mediator role of digital enabler

The business digitalization wave has changed the entrepreneurship landscape globally. The existing digital enabler practices and thinks differently through making an item or arrangement that utilizes the ability of innovation to change the way was customarily done, especially in UAE. The power of technology completely changed the economics of an industry, where entrepreneurial venture aims to meet a marketplace or a platform that require them to transform into digital enablers as a successful technopreneur. This research aims to develop a new leadership model for successful technopreneur in the UAE. Adapting the theory of planned behaviors to predict a person's goal to participate in technology behavior and the transformational leadership theory that focuses on a leader towards identifying technology needs for better performance. A survey approach as a primary data collection was applied to test concepts and reflect the attitude of 323 respondents among technopreneur from the Innovation and Entrepreneur Centre located in Abu Dhabi. The data were analyzed through SmartPLS software for Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) path modeling method that indicates that leadership factors of authenticity, devolved decision making, agility, collaborative achievement, and purpose and direction have a positive relationship towards successful technopreneur in UAE. The mediation outcomes of digital enablers indicate a positive relationship between leadership factors and successful technopreneur in UAE

The effect of entrepreneurial orientation on innovation performance in the airport industry through learning orientation and strategic alignment

In a highly competitive market and global economy, innovation is often recognised as the pinnacle of success and one of the most critical components. Entrepreneurial orientation has been recognised as an effective development strategy to advance innovation performance. Nevertheless, innovation research in the airport industry through entrepreneurial orientation has not received adequate attention. In addition, the development of innovation requires a dynamic change in strategic alignment and learning capacity. Nonetheless, the literature still lacks studies explaining how entrepreneurial orientation influences innovation performance through strategic alignment and learning orientation in the airport industry. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovation performance through the mediating effect of strategic alignment and learning orientation in the Dubai airport. A questionnaire was distributed to 413 employees from three main departments. The research findings revealed a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovation performance. The findings also exposed that strategic alignment and learning orientation mediate the above relationship. Theoretically, this study extends the dynamic capabilities theory by providing an empirical model explaining how to dynamically improve innovation performance in the airport through the entrepreneurial orientation mediated by strategic alignment and learning orientation. Practically, this study also introduces a model that assists the managers in developing employees’ entrepreneurial capabilities and airport information technology (IT) alignment and learning that are important to improve airport innovation performance

The impact of entrepreneurship towards innovation in airport industry: The double mediation framework of strategic alignment and learning orientation

Innovation is broadly regarded as highpoint of success and one of the essential factors in highly competitive market and global economy. Many airports are lacking strategic alignment to implement entrepreneurship towards innovation in airport facilities and services. Adding to that the absence of learning orientation in airport projects is one of the hinders to improving innovation performance of airports. This study discussed and analyzed the combined mediating effect of learning orientation and strategic alignment on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and innovation performance within the context of airport industry. In addition to that, the direct influence of entrepreneurial orientations on innovation performance was examined. This study broadens the understanding of the phenomenon of entrepreneurial and learning orientation through highlighting the importance of strategic alignment relevant with these concepts. The result of this study showed that entrepreneurial orientation has a direct and indirect effect on innovation performance, while learning orientation and strategic alignment mediates the influence of entrepreneurial orientation towards innovation performance