Can Inter-organizational Knowledge-Sharing Improve Enterprise Innovation Performance? The Mediator Effect of Innovation Capability and the Moderator Effect of Network Characteristics

Frontiers in Communication

He Chang¹  Wang Dongling¹  Liu Xinmin²  Zhang XiaoYi³  Jiakui Chen⁴  Zhang Yuming⁵ 

[1] School of Business, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China;School of Economics and Management (Cooperative College), Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China;School of Finance and Taxation, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China;School of Management, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China;School of Management, Shandong University, Jinan, China;

关键词: inter-organizational knowledge-sharing;    innovation ability;    innovation performance;    network scale;    connection strength;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fcomm.2022.856301

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study investigates the relationship between inter-organizational knowledge-sharing and innovation performance based on the resource-based theory and network embedded theory. It aims to examine the mediating effect of network characteristics in the relationship between inter-organizational knowledge-sharing and innovation performance. Through quantitative study, data is collected from 275 firms and analyzed through regression analysis. The results reveal that inter-organizational knowledge-sharing has a positive effect on enterprise innovation capability. Innovation capability has a positive effect on enterprise innovation performance. The link between inter-organizational knowledge-sharing and innovation performance is mediated by enterprise innovation capability. Evidence in support of full mediation is found. Connection strength and network scale play a positive moderator role in the relationship between inter-organizational knowledge-sharing and innovation capability. The findings provide a theoretical basis for inter-organizational knowledge-sharing and help enterprises establish innovative advantages. These also guide the inter-organizational knowledge-sharing among members in practice.

【 授权许可】

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