A learning organization perspective on knowledge-sharing behavior and firm innovation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Liao, Li-Fen

Affiliations: Ching Yun University, Department of Information Management, No. 229, Chien-Hsin Rd., Jung-Li, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel.: +886 3 4581196 #7311; Fax: +886 3 4683904; E-mail: judy@cyu.edu.tw

Abstract: Sharing knowledge and firm innovation are the crucial ways to sustain competitive advantage. This study builds a nested model to test the relationship between learning organization, knowledge-sharing behavior, and firm innovation. Data gathered from 254 employees were used to examine the relationship of the learning organization to employees' knowledge-sharing behavior and firm innovation. The results indicate that open-mindedness, shared vision and trust have positive effects on both knowledge-sharing behavior and firm innovation. While commitment to learning does not shows significant relationship on knowledge-sharing behavior and firm innovation. Communication has significance on firm innovation but not significance on knowledge-sharing behavior.

Keywords: Commitment to learning, firm innovation, knowledge-sharing, openmindedness, shared vision

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-2006-25401

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 227-236, 2006