Knowledge management practices on innovation performance in the hotel industry: mediated by organizational learning and organizational creativity

Ataul Karim Patwary, Mohamad Khairi Alwi, Shafique Ur Rehman*, Md Karim Rabiul, Adeneye Yusuf Babatunde, Mirza Mohammad Didarul Alam

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of knowledge management (KM) practices on innovation performance. It also examines whether organisational creativity and organizational learning mediate the relationship between KM practices and innovation performance.
Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a quantitative method by surveying (n = 291) hotel employees from Malaysia using self-administered questionnaires. Data collected were analysed by using partial least squares structural equation modelling.
Findings – Findings reveal that KM positively impacts innovation performance among Malaysian hospitality workers. This study further reveals that organisational learning and organisational creativity significantly mediate the relationship between KM and innovation performance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)662-681
JournalGlobal Knowledge, Memory and Communication
Volume73
Issue number4/5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 13 2024

Keywords

  • Organizational learning
  • Innovation performance
  • Hotel industry
  • Knowledge management practices
  • Organizational creativity

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