This paper examined the role of dynamic capability as a moderator in explaining
knowledge creation processes and performance of Professional and TechnologyDriven Firms. The role of four ontological dimensions (socialization, externalization,
combination and internalization) of knowledge creation in a spiral model were
explored. A total of 424 out of 450 members of the sampled firms participated,
representing 94% response rate. The information was acquired through the use of an
organized questionnaire while the participant targets include managers,
administrators, supervisors, and other classes of employees who were entreated to
honestly answer items in the questionnaire. The study evaluated construct test validity
(measurement) and structural model to establish the factor structure and degree of
relationship of a number of observed variables. Our results indicate that ability to
creatively combine resources and competencies has significantly helped sampled firms
to create new knowledge and improving such knowledge in offering greater value to
satisfy customers’ requirements and enhance performance outcomes
The Role of Employee Motivation to Knowledge Integration Mechanism: Service O...ijtsrd
The general trend in the business world is to gain a competitive advantage through the use of innovation. Innovation can be gain through new products, services or entering into new markets. In the Present context involving employees has proven that organizations gain significant success. As they have hand on experience and knowledge in product development and customer information have the capability of developing and delivering innovative products or services. However, mismanagement of information may reduce productivity and impede the innovation capability in service organizations. implementation of a knowledge integration mechanism helps the organization to soft the relevant information gained through employee involvement. There is a significant number of researches in relation to employee involvement and employee motivation. But there is a considerable lack of scholarly research in relation to service innovation capability and knowledge integration mechanism and impact of employee motivation to the above mentioned criteria. Service organizations in the hotel, financial, telecommunication, and Software were part of the research and data was collected from a hundred and fifty three respondents. Data collected through validated self administered questionnaires and analyzed Smart PLS testing the hypothetical relationships. The results indicated that a higher level of motivation will generate a high level of knowledge that will enhance the capability of the organization. D M T P Dassanayake "The Role of Employee Motivation to Knowledge Integration Mechanism: Service Organizations in Sri Lanka" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29451.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/management-development/29451/the-role-of-employee-motivation-to-knowledge-integration-mechanism-service-organizations-in-sri-lanka/d-m-t-p-dassanayake
Training and Development Practices and Employees’ Performance in Selected Man...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Managing workforce diversity in manufacturing organisations has been a problem all over the world including Nigeria. Manufacturing organisations in Nigeria continue to experience occasional drop in performance due to employees’ apathy and non-challant attitudes as a result of high level of dissatisfaction caused by inadequate attention to training and development practices. This study assessed the relationships between training and development practices and employees’ performance in selected manufacturing companies in Nigeria. A cross sectional survey research design was employed, and out of the 1,568 copies of questionnaire that were administered proportionally in the selected manufacturing companies, 1,153 copies were retrieved and found useful. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results of the findings show f-statistics of 223.717 and so, there is a significant relationship between training and development practices and employees’ performance among Nigerians working in the selected manufacturing companies. Also, f-statistics of 244.391 shows a significant relationship between training and development practices and employees’ performance among other nationals in the selected MNCs. The study concluded that there are significant relationships between training and development practices and employees’ performance in selected manufacturing MNCs in Nigeria.
Effect of Human Resource Development on Organization Productivity A Study of ...ijtsrd
This study examines the effect of human resource development on organization productivity A study of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC on organization productivity of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. The results show that Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC have significant impact on productivity of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. This study therefore recommends that Manufacturing firms should strive to employ competent employees in order to improve their productivity. Employees that have developed expertise from experience should be retained and encouraged by firms because they are source of improving productivity. Manufacturing firms should invest in human resource development to produce innovative and Creative IandC employees for the organizations. Manufacturing firms should encourage and include Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC in their budget because they have been found to significantly impact on productivity of manufacturing firms. Ofodeme, Eugenia Amaka | Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica | Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace ""Effect of Human Resource Development on Organization Productivity: A Study of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Anambra State, Nigeria"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23004.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/hrm-and-retail-business/23004/effect-of-human-resource-development-on-organization-productivity-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firms-in-anambra-state-nigeria/ofodeme-eugenia-amaka
Benefits of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Service InstitutionsAJHSSR Journal
The overall objective of study was to identify and quantify factors that affect the performance
of employees of the City of Tshwane. Studies conducted by Khale (2015) and Marivate (2014) have found that
the survival of business enterprises conducting business in and around the City of Tshwane depends upon the
quality of municipal services that are provided to business enterprises and the general public by employees of
the City of Tshwane. According to Marivate (2014), poor municipal service delivery is one of the root causes of
protests over poor quality of municipal services. The study was conducted in order to identify key predictors of
performance among employees of the City of Tshwane who are responsible for the provision of routine and
essential municipal services. Data was collected from 188 respondents by using a structured questionnaire of
study. Factor analysis was used for performing data analysis. The results showed that 64% of employees
fulfilled their performance requirements. Results obtained from factor and logit analyses showed that the top
three barriers to satisfactory performance by employees were lack of tailor-made and skills based training
opportunities, low level of formal education, and lack of job satisfaction.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting? Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap
The Role of Employee Motivation to Knowledge Integration Mechanism: Service O...ijtsrd
The general trend in the business world is to gain a competitive advantage through the use of innovation. Innovation can be gain through new products, services or entering into new markets. In the Present context involving employees has proven that organizations gain significant success. As they have hand on experience and knowledge in product development and customer information have the capability of developing and delivering innovative products or services. However, mismanagement of information may reduce productivity and impede the innovation capability in service organizations. implementation of a knowledge integration mechanism helps the organization to soft the relevant information gained through employee involvement. There is a significant number of researches in relation to employee involvement and employee motivation. But there is a considerable lack of scholarly research in relation to service innovation capability and knowledge integration mechanism and impact of employee motivation to the above mentioned criteria. Service organizations in the hotel, financial, telecommunication, and Software were part of the research and data was collected from a hundred and fifty three respondents. Data collected through validated self administered questionnaires and analyzed Smart PLS testing the hypothetical relationships. The results indicated that a higher level of motivation will generate a high level of knowledge that will enhance the capability of the organization. D M T P Dassanayake "The Role of Employee Motivation to Knowledge Integration Mechanism: Service Organizations in Sri Lanka" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29451.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/management-development/29451/the-role-of-employee-motivation-to-knowledge-integration-mechanism-service-organizations-in-sri-lanka/d-m-t-p-dassanayake
Training and Development Practices and Employees’ Performance in Selected Man...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Managing workforce diversity in manufacturing organisations has been a problem all over the world including Nigeria. Manufacturing organisations in Nigeria continue to experience occasional drop in performance due to employees’ apathy and non-challant attitudes as a result of high level of dissatisfaction caused by inadequate attention to training and development practices. This study assessed the relationships between training and development practices and employees’ performance in selected manufacturing companies in Nigeria. A cross sectional survey research design was employed, and out of the 1,568 copies of questionnaire that were administered proportionally in the selected manufacturing companies, 1,153 copies were retrieved and found useful. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results of the findings show f-statistics of 223.717 and so, there is a significant relationship between training and development practices and employees’ performance among Nigerians working in the selected manufacturing companies. Also, f-statistics of 244.391 shows a significant relationship between training and development practices and employees’ performance among other nationals in the selected MNCs. The study concluded that there are significant relationships between training and development practices and employees’ performance in selected manufacturing MNCs in Nigeria.
Effect of Human Resource Development on Organization Productivity A Study of ...ijtsrd
This study examines the effect of human resource development on organization productivity A study of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC on organization productivity of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. The results show that Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC have significant impact on productivity of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra State. This study therefore recommends that Manufacturing firms should strive to employ competent employees in order to improve their productivity. Employees that have developed expertise from experience should be retained and encouraged by firms because they are source of improving productivity. Manufacturing firms should invest in human resource development to produce innovative and Creative IandC employees for the organizations. Manufacturing firms should encourage and include Learning and Education LandE , Experience and Expertise EandE and Innovation and Creativity IandC in their budget because they have been found to significantly impact on productivity of manufacturing firms. Ofodeme, Eugenia Amaka | Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica | Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace ""Effect of Human Resource Development on Organization Productivity: A Study of Selected Manufacturing Firms in Anambra State, Nigeria"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23004.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/hrm-and-retail-business/23004/effect-of-human-resource-development-on-organization-productivity-a-study-of-selected-manufacturing-firms-in-anambra-state-nigeria/ofodeme-eugenia-amaka
Benefits of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Service InstitutionsAJHSSR Journal
The overall objective of study was to identify and quantify factors that affect the performance
of employees of the City of Tshwane. Studies conducted by Khale (2015) and Marivate (2014) have found that
the survival of business enterprises conducting business in and around the City of Tshwane depends upon the
quality of municipal services that are provided to business enterprises and the general public by employees of
the City of Tshwane. According to Marivate (2014), poor municipal service delivery is one of the root causes of
protests over poor quality of municipal services. The study was conducted in order to identify key predictors of
performance among employees of the City of Tshwane who are responsible for the provision of routine and
essential municipal services. Data was collected from 188 respondents by using a structured questionnaire of
study. Factor analysis was used for performing data analysis. The results showed that 64% of employees
fulfilled their performance requirements. Results obtained from factor and logit analyses showed that the top
three barriers to satisfactory performance by employees were lack of tailor-made and skills based training
opportunities, low level of formal education, and lack of job satisfaction.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting? Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap
A Correlation of CSR and Intellectual Capital, its Implication toward Company...inventionjournals
Traditional accounting approach is not considered an intangible asset in determining the value of the company. Judging from the strategic aspect, the business is now growing process wherein, the company actively doing research, product innovation, development potential of the company, management and employee skill improvement and so on. So all the intangible aspects that are key to increasing the value of sustainable enterprises. One example of an intangible asset is intellectual capital (IC). On the other hand this aspect as neglected because it is not expressed in the financial statements which is the main basis in the valuation of the company. This study is exploratory research, has the main objective to assess the link CSR activities with IC in their influence on the creation of value for the company. Outcomes research studies be developed from the analysis of ratings and disclosures IC with antecedent and concequences which have been tested by previous research. However, these studies largely carried on the business environment in developed countries, and is still very limited studies conducted in developing countries that have a cultural background of eastern Indonesia. Based on reviews of an extant of literatures, several internal factors were identified as antecedents for IC. They are: CSR activities, firm growth and type of industry. The sample selection was based on certain criteria, and acquired 52 manufactured companies listed in IDX, from 2010-2014. Thisresearchfinds that CSR disclosure, specifically in the areas of social aspects and firm’s size significantly influences IC and firm value. There was no evidence to support the existence of significant influence of growth toward IC. IC is an intervening variable for the influence of CSR toward company’s value. Overall, findings of this research suggest that IC can be used to improve firm financial performance. The implication of this study is that companies should be concern to report their social activities and upgrade the quality of human capital who theirs.
Virtual R&D teams and SMEs growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Ma...Nader Ale Ebrahim
This paper explores potential advantages of using virtual teams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive review on various aspects of virtual teams. Based on the standing of the pertinent literatures, attempt has been made to study the aspects by online survey method in Iran and Malaysia. In both countries, SMEs play an important role in their economies, employments, and capacity building. Virtual R&D team can be one of the means to increase SMEs efficiency and competitiveness in their local as well as global markets. In this context, surveys have been conducted to evaluate the effects of virtuality to the growth of SMEs. The study addresses some differences between two countries in engaging virtual research and development (R&D) teams in their SMEs. It is observed that there is a significant difference between the SMEs turnover that employed virtual team and that did not employ the virtual team. The way for further studies and recommend improvements are proposed.
How Intellectual Capital Effects Firm’s Financial PerformanceHendra Gunawan
This study examined the effect of intellectual capital on the financial performance of the company. Independent variables consisted of structural capital efficiency (SCE), human capital efficiency (HCE), capital employed efficiency (CEE) control variables used in this research are the size and leverage. The population of this study are non-financial companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) 2014. Samples were selected using purposive sampling method and obtained 232 companies. This study using simple regression analysis and descriptive statistics for the analysis of the data processed by SPSS 22. Results showed that HCE has negative effect on the financial performance, SCE has significant positive effect on financial performance, and CEE has significant positive effect on financial performance. The limitation in the study is sample that are used only limited to the non-financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2014. Future studies are expected to use other measurements to measure intellectual capital and value of the company, and further research is also expected to increase the research data and select other industrial sectors.
The entrepreneurship, in today’s globalized economy, is linked with autonomy, venturing into new business, development of new products, pro-activeness, taking risks, innovation, strategic renewal, self-renewal, and competitive aggressiveness (Zahra and Garvis 1998). In this age of rapid developments in technology and the emerging global markets, the IT company has been able to utilize and develop its resources. The principles of corporate entrepreneurship are followed by prospering through the absorption of the pressures. It is a well known doctrine that the company’s performance is positively impacted by the involvement of corporate entrepreneurship (Wiklund 2009). The implication of this is by practicing entrepreneurship, the organizations would be successful in increasing the results that can be leading to the increase in GDP.
The Impact of Intellectual Capital on Firm Performance of Manufacturing SMEs ...IIJSRJournal
There are various factors from empirical studies that many factors influence firm performance. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to review the impact of intellectual capital as a unidimensional factor on the performance of manufacturing SMEs operating in Malaysia. The framework was developed after a systematic review of past literature. The present paper found the critical influence of the study's variables on firm performance. Furthermore, the study provided some understanding of how intellectual capital affects manufacturing SMEs' performance in Malaysia. Intellectual capital plays an important role in influencing a Manufacturing SMEs firm performance. The paper emphasizes the critical value of intellectual capital for SMEs owner/managers consideration when acting on behalf of their company, failing to experience poor performance. Resource-Based View (RBV) theory underlies the conceptual framework and explains the relationship among variables. In addition, some implications of this conceptual model for theory and practice are discussed.
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF ATTRITION IN A DIVERSE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTIAEME Publication
The world of work is shifting from an agriculture-centered to an Industrial one,
from self-employed workers to salaried employees and our modern economies are
slowly transitioning towards collaboration and competition. Today, the boundaries of
contemporary organizations are blurring; information technologies are allowing
individuals and companies to set base away from cities; shared working spaces are
triggering new forms of collaborations between individuals and corporations. The
main purpose of this research is to find out the main causes which increase the
employee turnover in BPO companies and to find out the way to control attrition. The
study is descriptive in nature. The study was carried out in BPO companies. Mixed
methodology was used in this study. For analysis purpose chi-square, Rank
correlation and percentage method has been used.
Impact of Human Capital Development on the Managerial Workforce of SMEs in Sabah, Malaysia ......1
Noraini Abdullah and Nurul Fatihah Rosli
A Survey of Mobile Cloud Computing: Advantages, Challenges and Approaches................................14
Mohammad Rasoul Momeni
An Efficient Authentication Protocol for Mobile Cloud Environments using ECC.................................29
Mohammad Rasoul Momeni
The role of intellectual capital in promoting knowledge management initiativesMansour Esmaeil Zaei
This paper investigates the role of intellectual capital in promotion of successful knowledge management (KM) initiatives. The conclusions are based on the results of field studies conducted in the subsidiary companies of Ministry of Energy of Islamic Republic of Iran (Sistan & Baluchestan
Province). Before designing the conceptual framework, relevant literature pertaining to the history of the work at hand, was reviewed by the researcher. Based on the opinions of external experts, university professors and organization’s experienced executives, a research model was developed. Tools such as textual analysis and interviews were employed to explore relationships between intellectual capital and knowledge management. A survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire which measured research variables
like intellectual capital indexes and KM processes. The output of structural equations models (SEM) and LISREL statistical software showed that intellectual capital and its components have direct effects in promoting KM processes in the subsidiary companies of Ministry of Energy of Islamic Republic of Iran (Sistan & Baluchestan Province). By improving intellectual
capital and its indexes, knowledge management can be improved.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of intellectual capital which proxied by VAICTM by Pulic (1999) and the average growth of intellectual capital (VAIC™) to firm performance. The data used in this study is the first 140 companies listed on the Stock Exchange which is divided into two sectors, manufacturing and non-manufacturing industry which following to research hypothesis. The results showed that the intellectual capital has significant effect to firm performance when firm performance is proxied by the ROA, not by ROE. And the average growth of intellectual capital has a significant effect to firm performance if the company's performance is proxied by ROE and ROA.
DEMYSTIFYING KNOWLEDGE SOCIALIZATION AND SERVICE DIFFERENTIATION OF SELECTED ...IAEME Publication
Acquiring knowledge and skills is important facet for growth and development. Organisations have seen the necessity of create emerging ideas through socialization so as to meet up with the standards of the evolving world. The technology industry remains one which has huge potential and has made considerable progress in the last few years. A good number of IT firms are slowly beginning to carve a niche for themselves and deliver impressive products and services. IT firms have become highly competitive and despite their efforts in creating new knowledge, they are still faced with challenges of diverse socialization of ideas, innovative technologies, cultural syndrome and competencies for service differentiation. This array of challenges facing many IT firms in Nigeria forces one to question their levels of innovation. This study was specifically, descriptive and managers of three hierarchical levels (strategic, tactical and operational) in the four selected IT firms were selected as subjects of study.
DEMYSTIFYING KNOWLEDGE SOCIALIZATION AND SERVICE DIFFERENTIATION OF SELECTED ...IAEME Publication
Acquiring knowledge and skills is important facet for growth and development.
Organisations have seen the necessity of create emerging ideas through socialization
so as to meet up with the standards of the evolving world. The technology industry
remains one which has huge potential and has made considerable progress in the last
few years. A good number of IT firms are slowly beginning to carve a niche for
themselves and deliver impressive products and services. IT firms have become highly
competitive and despite their efforts in creating new knowledge, they are still faced
with challenges of diverse socialization of ideas, innovative technologies, cultural
syndrome and competencies for service differentiation. This array of challenges
facing many IT firms in Nigeria forces one to question their levels of innovation. This
study was specifically, descriptive and managers of three hierarchical levels
(strategic, tactical and operational) in the four selected IT firms were selected as
subjects of study. The target population of this study comprised IT firms that were
listed on JarusHub Nigeria (2017), Nigerian Yellow Pages (2011) and Nigeria Search
Engine (2011) which are the commonly used business directories in Nigeria. The
multi stage sampling technique was adopted which comprised purposive, stratified
and; convenience (availability) sampling techniques. A structured questionnaire
Strategic Sensitivity and Innovative Capabilities of Software Development Com...ijtsrd
This work tends to review the issues of strategic sensitivity and innovative capability among software development companies in South South, Nigeria. Innovative capability is define as the holistic, comprehensive, and all encompassing ability of an entire organization to respond to changes in the business environment with actions that deliver real value to the organization. Strategic sensitivity describes organizations' scanning ability and knowledge development about its context, the internal assessment of its capacities and its alignment of functions and behavior in a manner that advances it towards its goals and objectives. The issue that this works intends to address is the negligence that is given to the contextual business issues which has led to lose of sensitive data, disruption of work, damage to the brand image, and company reputation. Findings revealed that strategic sensitivity relatewith innovative capability among software development companies in south south, Nigeria. The study conclude that for organization to be able to stay relevant such a firm must ensure that its operations efficiency, management capability and personnel must be competent to allow for the organization to be able to achieve its goals and objectives. Therefore, we recommend that software development companies should have the right staff with the proper skills and competencies if the will want to stay relevant in the software development industry. Also modern management styles and operational techniques must be put in place for a better and sustainable advantage. Agbeche, Aaron | Lawrence, Damiete Onyema | Okechukwu, Prince Jumbo | Elechi, Bobby Chime "Strategic Sensitivity and Innovative Capabilities of Software Development Companies in South-South, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47706.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/strategic-management/47706/strategic-sensitivity-and-innovative-capabilities-of-software-development-companies-in-southsouth-nigeria/agbeche-aaron
KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOR AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY IN ENGINEERING...IAEME Publication
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship among the Knowledge Sharing Factors, Knowledge Sharing Intention, Knowledge Sharing Behavior and Knowledge Management Capability. For this study, a sample of 109 executive engineers of a leading Engineering Organization, from Trichy was drawn from the population of 750 executive engineers using a structured questionnaire. The results of Partial Least Square Path Modelling (PLS-PM) have shown that the Attitude, Subjective Norms and Perceived
Behavioral Control are found to be significant predictors of Knowledge Sharing Intention, then the Knowledge Sharing Intention of executive engineers are positively significant with Knowledge Sharing Behavior and Knowledge Sharing behavior of executive engineers plays a vital role in the Knowledge Management Capability of the Organization.
A Mediated Model of Employee commitment: The Impact of Knowledge Management P...IJAEMSJORNAL
In this modern and competitive day, firms rely on innovative ideas to sustain and succeed. For today's management, it is critical to look for ways and means to knowledge management, and this study greatly emphasizes this aspect. This study investigates and investigates the impact of a knowledge management on organizational outcome as well as the role of employee commitment as a mediator. Essentially, it provides a framework via which a high-commitment work environment supports innovative work behavior in Kurdistan region of Iraq SMEs. Using the findings of this study, SMEs firms, particularly mobile network operators, can alter and innovate their services in order to thrive in a competitive market. All proven correlations are conceptually explained, practically tested, and supported by a survey of the literature. The findings revealed that all three variables in the study have a favorable association. All three hypotheses are accepted, and the association between knowledge management and organizational outcome is mediated by employee commitment.
Purpose – This study aims to analyze the relationship between Innovativeness to Firm
Performance, IT Capability to Innovativeness, IT Capability to Firm Performance. This study also tests whether
IT Capability can be an Innovativeness moderator of Firm Performance
A Correlation of CSR and Intellectual Capital, its Implication toward Company...inventionjournals
Traditional accounting approach is not considered an intangible asset in determining the value of the company. Judging from the strategic aspect, the business is now growing process wherein, the company actively doing research, product innovation, development potential of the company, management and employee skill improvement and so on. So all the intangible aspects that are key to increasing the value of sustainable enterprises. One example of an intangible asset is intellectual capital (IC). On the other hand this aspect as neglected because it is not expressed in the financial statements which is the main basis in the valuation of the company. This study is exploratory research, has the main objective to assess the link CSR activities with IC in their influence on the creation of value for the company. Outcomes research studies be developed from the analysis of ratings and disclosures IC with antecedent and concequences which have been tested by previous research. However, these studies largely carried on the business environment in developed countries, and is still very limited studies conducted in developing countries that have a cultural background of eastern Indonesia. Based on reviews of an extant of literatures, several internal factors were identified as antecedents for IC. They are: CSR activities, firm growth and type of industry. The sample selection was based on certain criteria, and acquired 52 manufactured companies listed in IDX, from 2010-2014. Thisresearchfinds that CSR disclosure, specifically in the areas of social aspects and firm’s size significantly influences IC and firm value. There was no evidence to support the existence of significant influence of growth toward IC. IC is an intervening variable for the influence of CSR toward company’s value. Overall, findings of this research suggest that IC can be used to improve firm financial performance. The implication of this study is that companies should be concern to report their social activities and upgrade the quality of human capital who theirs.
Virtual R&D teams and SMEs growth: A comparative study between Iranian and Ma...Nader Ale Ebrahim
This paper explores potential advantages of using virtual teams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive review on various aspects of virtual teams. Based on the standing of the pertinent literatures, attempt has been made to study the aspects by online survey method in Iran and Malaysia. In both countries, SMEs play an important role in their economies, employments, and capacity building. Virtual R&D team can be one of the means to increase SMEs efficiency and competitiveness in their local as well as global markets. In this context, surveys have been conducted to evaluate the effects of virtuality to the growth of SMEs. The study addresses some differences between two countries in engaging virtual research and development (R&D) teams in their SMEs. It is observed that there is a significant difference between the SMEs turnover that employed virtual team and that did not employ the virtual team. The way for further studies and recommend improvements are proposed.
How Intellectual Capital Effects Firm’s Financial PerformanceHendra Gunawan
This study examined the effect of intellectual capital on the financial performance of the company. Independent variables consisted of structural capital efficiency (SCE), human capital efficiency (HCE), capital employed efficiency (CEE) control variables used in this research are the size and leverage. The population of this study are non-financial companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) 2014. Samples were selected using purposive sampling method and obtained 232 companies. This study using simple regression analysis and descriptive statistics for the analysis of the data processed by SPSS 22. Results showed that HCE has negative effect on the financial performance, SCE has significant positive effect on financial performance, and CEE has significant positive effect on financial performance. The limitation in the study is sample that are used only limited to the non-financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2014. Future studies are expected to use other measurements to measure intellectual capital and value of the company, and further research is also expected to increase the research data and select other industrial sectors.
The entrepreneurship, in today’s globalized economy, is linked with autonomy, venturing into new business, development of new products, pro-activeness, taking risks, innovation, strategic renewal, self-renewal, and competitive aggressiveness (Zahra and Garvis 1998). In this age of rapid developments in technology and the emerging global markets, the IT company has been able to utilize and develop its resources. The principles of corporate entrepreneurship are followed by prospering through the absorption of the pressures. It is a well known doctrine that the company’s performance is positively impacted by the involvement of corporate entrepreneurship (Wiklund 2009). The implication of this is by practicing entrepreneurship, the organizations would be successful in increasing the results that can be leading to the increase in GDP.
The Impact of Intellectual Capital on Firm Performance of Manufacturing SMEs ...IIJSRJournal
There are various factors from empirical studies that many factors influence firm performance. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to review the impact of intellectual capital as a unidimensional factor on the performance of manufacturing SMEs operating in Malaysia. The framework was developed after a systematic review of past literature. The present paper found the critical influence of the study's variables on firm performance. Furthermore, the study provided some understanding of how intellectual capital affects manufacturing SMEs' performance in Malaysia. Intellectual capital plays an important role in influencing a Manufacturing SMEs firm performance. The paper emphasizes the critical value of intellectual capital for SMEs owner/managers consideration when acting on behalf of their company, failing to experience poor performance. Resource-Based View (RBV) theory underlies the conceptual framework and explains the relationship among variables. In addition, some implications of this conceptual model for theory and practice are discussed.
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF ATTRITION IN A DIVERSE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTIAEME Publication
The world of work is shifting from an agriculture-centered to an Industrial one,
from self-employed workers to salaried employees and our modern economies are
slowly transitioning towards collaboration and competition. Today, the boundaries of
contemporary organizations are blurring; information technologies are allowing
individuals and companies to set base away from cities; shared working spaces are
triggering new forms of collaborations between individuals and corporations. The
main purpose of this research is to find out the main causes which increase the
employee turnover in BPO companies and to find out the way to control attrition. The
study is descriptive in nature. The study was carried out in BPO companies. Mixed
methodology was used in this study. For analysis purpose chi-square, Rank
correlation and percentage method has been used.
Impact of Human Capital Development on the Managerial Workforce of SMEs in Sabah, Malaysia ......1
Noraini Abdullah and Nurul Fatihah Rosli
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Mohammad Rasoul Momeni
An Efficient Authentication Protocol for Mobile Cloud Environments using ECC.................................29
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The role of intellectual capital in promoting knowledge management initiativesMansour Esmaeil Zaei
This paper investigates the role of intellectual capital in promotion of successful knowledge management (KM) initiatives. The conclusions are based on the results of field studies conducted in the subsidiary companies of Ministry of Energy of Islamic Republic of Iran (Sistan & Baluchestan
Province). Before designing the conceptual framework, relevant literature pertaining to the history of the work at hand, was reviewed by the researcher. Based on the opinions of external experts, university professors and organization’s experienced executives, a research model was developed. Tools such as textual analysis and interviews were employed to explore relationships between intellectual capital and knowledge management. A survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire which measured research variables
like intellectual capital indexes and KM processes. The output of structural equations models (SEM) and LISREL statistical software showed that intellectual capital and its components have direct effects in promoting KM processes in the subsidiary companies of Ministry of Energy of Islamic Republic of Iran (Sistan & Baluchestan Province). By improving intellectual
capital and its indexes, knowledge management can be improved.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of intellectual capital which proxied by VAICTM by Pulic (1999) and the average growth of intellectual capital (VAIC™) to firm performance. The data used in this study is the first 140 companies listed on the Stock Exchange which is divided into two sectors, manufacturing and non-manufacturing industry which following to research hypothesis. The results showed that the intellectual capital has significant effect to firm performance when firm performance is proxied by the ROA, not by ROE. And the average growth of intellectual capital has a significant effect to firm performance if the company's performance is proxied by ROE and ROA.
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respondents who were management and non management staff of ten selected
manufacturing organizations in southeastern Nigeria. A sample size of 499
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productivity. The study also found that bargaining power of competitor has a
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scale businesses in port Harcourt. The research design was
descriptive survey to study and observe the influence of
management information system in organizational success
in a competitive environment. It is very important for
managers of small scale businesses within this expanse to
effectively install a management information system that
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impact on the success or failure of the organization.
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Our life journey, in general, is closely defined by the way we understand the meaning of why we coexist and deal with its challenges. As we develop the "inspiration economy", we could say that nearly all of the challenges we have faced are opportunities that help us to discover the rest of our journey. In this note paper, we explore how being faced with the opportunity of being a close carer for an aging parent with dementia brought intangible discoveries that changed our insight of the meaning of the rest of our life journey.
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PERFO...IAEME Publication
The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of aspects of Organizational Culture on the Effectiveness of the Performance Management System (PMS) in the Health Care Organization at Thanjavur. Organizational Culture and PMS play a crucial role in present-day organizations in achieving their objectives. PMS needs employees’ cooperation to achieve its intended objectives. Employees' cooperation depends upon the organization’s culture. The present study uses exploratory research to examine the relationship between the Organization's culture and the Effectiveness of the Performance Management System. The study uses a Structured Questionnaire to collect the primary data. For this study, Thirty-six non-clinical employees were selected from twelve randomly selected Health Care organizations at Thanjavur. Thirty-two fully completed questionnaires were received.
Living in 21st century in itself reminds all of us the necessity of police and its administration. As more and more we are entering into the modern society and culture, the more we require the services of the so called ‘Khaki Worthy’ men i.e., the police personnel. Whether we talk of Indian police or the other nation’s police, they all have the same recognition as they have in India. But as already mentioned, their services and requirements are different after the like 26th November, 2008 incidents, where they without saving their own lives has sacrificed themselves without any hitch and without caring about their respective family members and wards. In other words, they are like our heroes and mentors who can guide us from the darkness of fear, militancy, corruption and other dark sides of life and so on. Now the question arises, if Gandhi would have been alive today, what would have been his reaction/opinion to the police and its functioning? Would he have some thing different in his mind now what he had been in his mind before the partition or would he be going to start some Satyagraha in the form of some improvement in the functioning of the police administration? Really these questions or rather night mares can come to any one’s mind, when there is too much confusion is prevailing in our minds, when there is too much corruption in the society and when the polices working is also in the questioning because of one or the other case throughout the India. It is matter of great concern that we have to thing over our administration and our practical approach because the police personals are also like us, they are part and parcel of our society and among one of us, so why we all are pin pointing towards them.
A STUDY ON TALENT MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN SELECTED...IAEME Publication
The goal of this study was to see how talent management affected employee retention in the selected IT organizations in Chennai. The fundamental issue was the difficulty to attract, hire, and retain talented personnel who perform well and the gap between supply and demand of talent acquisition and retaining them within the firms. The study's main goals were to determine the impact of talent management on employee retention in IT companies in Chennai, investigate talent management strategies that IT companies could use to improve talent acquisition, performance management, career planning and formulate retention strategies that the IT firms could use. The respondents were given a structured close-ended questionnaire with the 5 Point Likert Scale as part of the study's quantitative research design. The target population consisted of 289 IT professionals. The questionnaires were distributed and collected by the researcher directly. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to collect and analyse the questionnaire responses. Hypotheses that were formulated for the various areas of the study were tested using a variety of statistical tests. The key findings of the study suggested that talent management had an impact on employee retention. The studies also found that there is a clear link between the implementation of talent management and retention measures. Management should provide enough training and development for employees, clarify job responsibilities, provide adequate remuneration packages, and recognise employees for exceptional performance.
ATTRITION IN THE IT INDUSTRY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LINKING EMOTIONAL INTE...IAEME Publication
Globally, Millions of dollars were spent by the organizations for employing skilled Information Technology (IT) professionals. It is costly to replace unskilled employees with IT professionals possessing technical skills and competencies that aid in interconnecting the business processes. The organization’s employment tactics were forced to alter by globalization along with technological innovations as they consistently diminish to remain lean, outsource to concentrate on core competencies along with restructuring/reallocate personnel to gather efficiency. As other jobs, organizations or professions have become reasonably more appropriate in a shifting employment landscape, the above alterations trigger both involuntary as well as voluntary turnover. The employee view on jobs is also afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic along with the employee-driven labour market. So, having effective strategies is necessary to tackle the withdrawal rate of employees. By associating Emotional Intelligence (EI) along with Talent Management (TM) in the IT industry, the rise in attrition rate was analyzed in this study. Only 303 respondents were collected out of 350 participants to whom questionnaires were distributed. From the employees of IT organizations located in Bangalore (India), the data were congregated. A simple random sampling methodology was employed to congregate data as of the respondents. Generating the hypothesis along with testing is eventuated. The effect of EI and TM along with regression analysis between TM and EI was analyzed. The outcomes indicated that employee and Organizational Performance (OP) were elevated by effective EI along with TM.
INFLUENCE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A STUD...IAEME Publication
By implementing talent management strategy, organizations would have the option to retain their skilled professionals while additionally working on their overall performance. It is the course of appropriately utilizing the ideal individuals, setting them up for future top positions, exploring and dealing with their performance, and holding them back from leaving the organization. It is employee performance that determines the success of every organization. The firm quickly obtains an upper hand over its rivals in the event that its employees having particular skills that cannot be duplicated by the competitors. Thus, firms are centred on creating successful talent management practices and processes to deal with the unique human resources. Firms are additionally endeavouring to keep their top/key staff since on the off chance that they leave; the whole store of information leaves the firm's hands. The study's objective was to determine the impact of talent management on organizational performance among the selected IT organizations in Chennai. The study recommends that talent management limitedly affects performance. On the off chance that this talent is appropriately management and implemented properly, organizations might benefit as much as possible from their maintained assets to support development and productivity, both monetarily and non-monetarily.
A STUDY OF VARIOUS TYPES OF LOANS OF SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS...IAEME Publication
Banking regulations act of India, 1949 defines banking as “acceptance of deposits for the purpose of lending or investment from the public, repayment on demand or otherwise and withdrawable through cheques, drafts order or otherwise”, the major participants of the Indian financial system are commercial banks, the financial institution encompassing term lending institutions. Investments institutions, specialized financial institution and the state level development banks, non banking financial companies (NBFC) and other market intermediaries such has the stock brokers and money lenders are among the oldest of the certain variants of NBFC and the oldest market participants. The asset quality of banks is one of the most important indicators of their financial health. The Indian banking sector has been facing severe problems of increasing Non- Performing Assets (NPAs). The NPAs growth directly and indirectly affects the quality of assets and profitability of banks. It also shows the efficiency of banks credit risk management and the recovery effectiveness. NPA do not generate any income, whereas, the bank is required to make provisions for such as assets that why is a double edge weapon. This paper outlines the concept of quality of bank loans of different types like Housing, Agriculture and MSME loans in state Haryana of selected public and private sector banks. This study is highlighting problems associated with the role of commercial bank in financing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME). The overall objective of the research was to assess the effect of the financing provisions existing for the setting up and operations of MSMEs in the country and to generate recommendations for more robust financing mechanisms for successful operation of the MSMEs, in turn understanding the impact of MSME loans on financial institutions due to NPA. There are many research conducted on the topic of Non- Performing Assets (NPA) Management, concerning particular bank, comparative study of public and private banks etc. In this paper the researcher is considering the aggregate data of selected public sector and private sector banks and attempts to compare the NPA of Housing, Agriculture and MSME loans in state Haryana of public and private sector banks. The tools used in the study are average and Anova test and variance. The findings reveal that NPA is common problem for both public and private sector banks and is associated with all types of loans either that is housing loans, agriculture loans and loans to SMES. NPAs of both public and private sector banks show the increasing trend. In 2010-11 GNPA of public and private sector were at same level it was 2% but after 2010-11 it increased in many fold and at present there is GNPA in some more than 15%. It shows the dark area of Indian banking sector.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF MECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL RELATION OF NYLON/BaSO4 POL...IAEME Publication
An experiment conducted in this study found that BaSO4 changed Nylon 6's mechanical properties. By changing the weight ratios, BaSO4 was used to make Nylon 6. This Researcher looked into how hard Nylon-6/BaSO4 composites are and how well they wear. Experiments were done based on Taguchi design L9. Nylon-6/BaSO4 composites can be tested for their hardness number using a Rockwell hardness testing apparatus. On Nylon/BaSO4, the wear behavior was measured by a wear monitor, pinon-disc friction by varying reinforcement, sliding speed, and sliding distance, and the microstructure of the crack surfaces was observed by SEM. This study provides significant contributions to ultimate strength by increasing BaSO4 content up to 16% in the composites, and sliding speed contributes 72.45% to the wear rate
ROLE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA - PROBLEMS AND ...IAEME Publication
The majority of the population in India lives in villages. The village is the back bone of the country. Village or rural industries play an important role in the national economy, particularly in the rural development. Developing the rural economy is one of the key indicators towards a country’s success. Whether it be the need to look after the welfare of the farmers or invest in rural infrastructure, Governments have to ensure that rural development isn’t compromised. The economic development of our country largely depends on the progress of rural areas and the standard of living of rural masses. Village or rural industries play an important role in the national economy, particularly in the rural development. Rural entrepreneurship is based on stimulating local entrepreneurial talent and the subsequent growth of indigenous enterprises. It recognizes opportunity in the rural areas and accelerates a unique blend of resources either inside or outside of agriculture. Rural entrepreneurship brings an economic value to the rural sector by creating new methods of production, new markets, new products and generate employment opportunities thereby ensuring continuous rural development. Social Entrepreneurship has the direct and primary objective of serving the society along with the earning profits. So, social entrepreneurship is different from the economic entrepreneurship as its basic objective is not to earn profits but for providing innovative solutions to meet the society needs which are not taken care by majority of the entrepreneurs as they are in the business for profit making as a sole objective. So, the Social Entrepreneurs have the huge growth potential particularly in the developing countries like India where we have huge societal disparities in terms of the financial positions of the population. Still 22 percent of the Indian population is below the poverty line and also there is disparity among the rural & urban population in terms of families living under BPL. 25.7 percent of the rural population & 13.7 percent of the urban population is under BPL which clearly shows the disparity of the poor people in the rural and urban areas. The need to develop social entrepreneurship in agriculture is dictated by a large number of social problems. Such problems include low living standards, unemployment, and social tension. The reasons that led to the emergence of the practice of social entrepreneurship are the above factors. The research problem lays upon disclosing the importance of role of social entrepreneurship in rural development of India. The paper the tendencies of social entrepreneurship in India, to present successful examples of such business for providing recommendations how to improve situation in rural areas in terms of social entrepreneurship development. Indian government has made some steps towards development of social enterprises, social entrepreneurship, and social in- novation, but a lot remains to be improved.
OPTIMAL RECONFIGURATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION RADIAL NETWORK USING HYBRID MET...IAEME Publication
Distribution system is a critical link between the electric power distributor and the consumers. Most of the distribution networks commonly used by the electric utility is the radial distribution network. However in this type of network, it has technical issues such as enormous power losses which affect the quality of the supply. Nowadays, the introduction of Distributed Generation (DG) units in the system help improve and support the voltage profile of the network as well as the performance of the system components through power loss mitigation. In this study network reconfiguration was done using two meta-heuristic algorithms Particle Swarm Optimization and Gravitational Search Algorithm (PSO-GSA) to enhance power quality and voltage profile in the system when simultaneously applied with the DG units. Backward/Forward Sweep Method was used in the load flow analysis and simulated using the MATLAB program. Five cases were considered in the Reconfiguration based on the contribution of DG units. The proposed method was tested using IEEE 33 bus system. Based on the results, there was a voltage profile improvement in the system from 0.9038 p.u. to 0.9594 p.u.. The integration of DG in the network also reduced power losses from 210.98 kW to 69.3963 kW. Simulated results are drawn to show the performance of each case.
APPLICATION OF FRUGAL APPROACH FOR PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT - A CASE STUDY OF...IAEME Publication
Manufacturing industries have witnessed an outburst in productivity. For productivity improvement manufacturing industries are taking various initiatives by using lean tools and techniques. However, in different manufacturing industries, frugal approach is applied in product design and services as a tool for improvement. Frugal approach contributed to prove less is more and seems indirectly contributing to improve productivity. Hence, there is need to understand status of frugal approach application in manufacturing industries. All manufacturing industries are trying hard and putting continuous efforts for competitive existence. For productivity improvements, manufacturing industries are coming up with different effective and efficient solutions in manufacturing processes and operations. To overcome current challenges, manufacturing industries have started using frugal approach in product design and services. For this study, methodology adopted with both primary and secondary sources of data. For primary source interview and observation technique is used and for secondary source review has done based on available literatures in website, printed magazines, manual etc. An attempt has made for understanding application of frugal approach with the study of manufacturing industry project. Manufacturing industry selected for this project study is Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. This paper will help researcher to find the connections between the two concepts productivity improvement and frugal approach. This paper will help to understand significance of frugal approach for productivity improvement in manufacturing industry. This will also help to understand current scenario of frugal approach in manufacturing industry. In manufacturing industries various process are involved to deliver the final product. In the process of converting input in to output through manufacturing process productivity plays very critical role. Hence this study will help to evolve status of frugal approach in productivity improvement programme. The notion of frugal can be viewed as an approach towards productivity improvement in manufacturing industries.
A MULTIPLE – CHANNEL QUEUING MODELS ON FUZZY ENVIRONMENTIAEME Publication
In this paper, we investigated a queuing model of fuzzy environment-based a multiple channel queuing model (M/M/C) ( /FCFS) and study its performance under realistic conditions. It applies a nonagonal fuzzy number to analyse the relevant performance of a multiple channel queuing model (M/M/C) ( /FCFS). Based on the sub interval average ranking method for nonagonal fuzzy number, we convert fuzzy number to crisp one. Numerical results reveal that the efficiency of this method. Intuitively, the fuzzy environment adapts well to a multiple channel queuing models (M/M/C) ( /FCFS) are very well.
CFD Simulation of By-pass Flow in a HRSG module by R&R Consult.pptxR&R Consult
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R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
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Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Terzaghi's soil bearing capacity theory, developed by Karl Terzaghi, is a fundamental principle in geotechnical engineering used to determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. This theory provides a method to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, which is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without undergoing shear failure. The Calculation HTML Code included.
Overview of the fundamental roles in Hydropower generation and the components involved in wider Electrical Engineering.
This paper presents the design and construction of hydroelectric dams from the hydrologist’s survey of the valley before construction, all aspects and involved disciplines, fluid dynamics, structural engineering, generation and mains frequency regulation to the very transmission of power through the network in the United Kingdom.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Knowledge is presently recognized as the best form of information which should be created
and managed appropriately in gaining competitive advantage. Knowledge plays a substantial
role in society, and the optimal use of knowledgeable and well-informed staff is the utmost
critical asset for improving organisational actions. Nonaka and Ichijo (2007) advocated that
the process of improving organisational actions centre on organisation’s unique ability to
create new knowledge, utilize its resources and predominant application in offering greater
value to satisfy the needs and requirements of the customers. Knowledge creation, according
to Nonaka, and Ichijo (2007) is the heart of organisation’s competitive advantage and it
focuses on the ability to continuously transfer, combine and convert different kinds of
knowledge (tacit and explicit knowledge) in enhancing organisational performance.
Knowledge creation is also the act of translating new ideas into innovative product and
services to achieve competitive advantage.
The importance of knowledge and innovation in modern economic justifies the increasing
interest that scholars are taking in studying professional and technology-driven firms. The
dynamism of business environments is at an accelerating rate, causing an increasing level of
uncertainty to organizations especially in Nigeria. Even though there are initiatives for an
increase in the process of creating new insight/idea, several firms in developing countries like
Nigeria seem to get lost in their focus on knowledge creation. As a contradiction to the recent
trends, there are indeed several businesses focusing on creating profit, rather than creating
knowledge and improving the ability to combine resources and competencies for performance
effectiveness. These challenges have eroded the value of existing firm competences,
encouraging firms to create knowledge and building strategic competences that will help to
survive in a dynamic environment (Yeung, 2016, Childe, 2014). Extant literature has
identified direct connection between knowledge creation and performance; while others
argued that the relationship can be influenced by some factors. Other studies have shown that
the most pressing obstacle influencing the role of knowledge creation on performance is
firm’s ability to respond and reintegrate internal and external capabilities to address swiftly
changing environments.
Dynamic environments encourage the firm to respond to the changes in the environment
by sensing, reallocating, reconfiguring and renewing the existing capabilities. Hence, dynamic
capabilities are a core element for every nation to survive in today’s dynamic environment. In
the last decade, a number of researchers have considered the concept of dynamic capacities as
the heart of strategy and the methodology of the firm, firm’s competitive advantage and the
value creation. Dynamic capabilities are expected to be valuable for organizations dealing
with business turbulence, and early identification of threats or opportunities creates better
opportunities for many organisations in the developed and developing countries. The
dynamism of business environments is at an accelerating rate, causing an increasing level of
uncertainty to organizations especially in Nigeria.
Dynamic capabilities strategy explains how the manufacturing sector especially the
manufacturing firms in Nigeria adapts to changes in their business environments and at the
same time achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Also manufacturing firms in Nigeria
are becoming increasingly aware of the threats and the opportunities that ICT presents
(Safeena, Abdullah and Date, 2010) and these are continually transforming the traditional way
of providing continued services and providing competitive edge that provide those electronic
services. Changes emerging from business environments may cause an organization’s
capabilities to become less valuable or even redundant. The Nigerian professional and
technology-based firms are characterized by increased environmental dynamism brought
about by rapid technological development, customer sophistication and regulations. Hence,
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the business environment of the manufacturing firms in Nigeria is expected to remain very
dynamic (Adesina &Ayo, 2010).
In Nigeria, the issue of dynamic capabilities cannot be separated from the social and
environmental concern in the country. According to Oguntade and Mafimisebi (2011),
organizations operating in Nigeria have not done enough to improve their performance
despite the huge amount of profits they are realizing. In Nigeria, due to the existing
competitive work milieu characterized by high uncertainty and intense global competition,
knowledge has been seen as one the greatest intangible assets in the professional and
technology-driven firms. The professional and technology-driven firms are often faced with
the most uncertain environment and increasing pressure from various constituencies to remain
in market.
The expectation in responding to environmental change has become very high in Nigeria
especially among professional and technology-based firms in Nigeria and the negligence of
the expectations by those companies has resulted to a very turbulent environment for them
(Onwuchekwa, 2002). However, the practices of dynamic capabilities have been absent
among professional and technology-based in Nigeria which scholars and authors has failed to
address as this has breed negative perception and attitudes among consumers, communities’
dwellers and other stakeholders towards these concerns, thus, connotes a bad organizational
image building strategy. As a result of this, this study largely focused on moderating role of
dynamic capability on knowledge creation and performance of professional and technology-
driven firms.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Organisational Knowledge
Knowledge is presently recognized as critical success factor which should be managed
appropriately in achieving distinctive advantage. Knowledge can be defined as the act of
knowing (with absolute certainty) through experience or education. Knowledge is an
intangible asset in human beings and held in high esteem. This knowledge can be
conceptualized as the capability of the firm to detect new opportunities, scan environment,
answer to competitive planned moves and evaluates the competitive position. Nonaka and
Takeuchi (1995) developed a knowledge-based theory to examine how knowledge can be
created and managed within an organization.
2.2. Knowledge Creation
Knowledge creation is the act of translating new ideas into innovative product and services in
order to achieve competitive advantage. Nonaka’s contribution to knowledge creation theory
development integrates the knowledge creation process of socialization, externalization,
combination and internationalization (SECI) coupled with the concept of ‘Ba’ (the
environment where the idea/knowledge is generated), and enabling capabilities (leadership,
organizational culture, learning). Consequently, knowledge creation represents the process of
enabling people to create new insights and ideas into innovative product and services as
presented in Table 1.
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Table 1 Operational Terms
S/N Organisational Knowledge Creation defined Authors
1 …translating ongoing experiences into knowledge Dixon (2000)
2
…the act of translating new ideas into innovative product and services that
meets stakeholders’ expectations.
Nonaka and Ichijo
(2007)
3 …is a product of the interplay between knowledge and knowing.
Wellman (2009)
4 …is the process of development of new knowledge.
Dynamic Capabilities defined
5
…capability of sensing opportunities, which is the organization’s ability to
direct operational changes and sense new opportunities.
Teece (2007);
Dannells (2002).
6
…capability of seizing opportunities, which is the firm’s ability to create
and provide structures that improve creativity and innovation.
7
…capability of implementing innovations, which is the firm’s ability to
manage innovation and projects implementation.
8
…capability of reconfiguration, which is the organization’s ability to
readjust available resources.
Firm Performance
9
…a subset of organizational effectiveness that covers operational and
financial outcomes.
Gordonet, et al., (2008);
Kunc and Bhandari,
(2011); Pertusa-Ortega,
et al., (2010).
2.3. Organisational Knowledge Creation and Performance
In the twenty first century, to compete effectively, there is need for organisations to know
about the environmental changes within and outside the organisation and must be at the fore-
front of creating and managing this knowledge. To achieve this, its importance for both staff
/employees of the firm to be fully involved in creating knowledge. Knowledge creation is not
only learnt from others or obtained from outside but knowledge can also be built from
communicating and interacting with individuals within the organisation. Nonaka (2014) and
Ngulube (2003) breaks knowledge creation (KC) into four modes: socialisation (tacit to tacit
knowledge), externalisation (tacit to explicit knowledge), combination (explicit to explicit
knowledge), and internalisation (explicit to tacit knowledge). These specialised modes of
organisational knowledge continuously is needed to transform data into information and
endow it with relevance through the tacit and explicit knowledge (Hamzah, Mahmood &
Khaled, 2013) as displayed in Figure 1.
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Socialization is tacit to tacit knowledge transfer and it can be physical or experiences
shared like brainstorming, information sharing, but sometimes may be difficult to
formalize and interpret (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 2004). This knowledge fosters the need
for openness and further promotes cross fertilization and improvement of ideas.
Externalization is tacit to explicit knowledge. It focuses on the ability to explain an
individual’s ideas to others in such a way that they will understand thereby, becoming
the basis of new knowledge (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 2004).
Combination is explicit to explicit knowledge collected within and outside the
organisation, combined, processed to transform into new knowledge which is shared
among members in the organisation (Nonaka & Takeuchi, 2004).
Internalization is explicit to tacit knowledge where individual continually reflect, see
connections and recognize patterns and capacity to make sense between ideas, and
concepts.
By implications, the professional and technology-based firms have become highly
competitive and are constantly changing from simple to complex and from tame to hostile,
and as a result, the need to be customer-centric and innovative becomes inevitable for
sustaining performance. Presently, innovative performance is a crucial factor in determining
competitiveness and the survival of firm. In relevance to how organisational knowledge
creation enhance innovation performance, literatures have shown that knowledge creation
enhances organisational performance. For instance, studies and theories suggest that
knowledge creation enables firms to innovate (Jin, et al., 2015; Nonaka, 1994). Yang (2010)
found significant support for the relationship between knowledge creation and organizational
effectiveness of a firm. Researchers in various countries focused mostly on the aspect of
organizational effectiveness rather than on organisational performance. As far the research in
the area of knowledge management is concerned, scholars have also focused on pivotal role
played by knowledge creation in enhancing organisational outcomes.
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2.4. Moderating Role of Dynamic Capability
Dynamic capabilities are valuable for organizations dealing with environmental turbulences,
and early identification of threats or opportunities to create better opportunities for many
organisations in the developed and developing countries. Teece (2007) & Danneels (2002)
opined that the indices of dynamic capabilities include: (i) Capability of sensing
opportunities, which is the organization’s ability to direct operational changes and sense new
opportunities; (ii) Capability of seizing opportunities, which is the organization’s ability to
create and provide structures that improve creativity and innovation; (iii) Capability of
implementing innovations, which is the organization’s ability to manage innovation and
projects implementation and (iv) Capability of reconfiguration, which is the organization’s
ability to readjust available resources.
Inkpen and Tsang, (2005) opined that knowledge creation is an importance aspect of
innovation and sustainable performance. Bowman and Ambrosini, (2003) stated that firms
create new knowledge through a productive and capability to respond to changes that
facilitates abundance of competencies (skills) to increase returns for sustainable performance.
Dash and Mahaptra (2010) have shown that lack of productive capability is one of the
obstacles influencing the relationship between knowledge creation and innovation
performance. King, Fowler and Zeithaml (2001) in their work, managing organisational
competitive advantage also stated that organisational learning and learning culture are
importance source of competitive advantage.
Dynamic capabilities have been troubled by few problems related to their operations,
explanations and by their expected terms with the performance of the organization. There are
however some proofs which show that performance of an organization can be affected by its
dynamic capabilities (Henderson & Cockburn, 1994). Makkonen et al. (2014) assessed the
relationship of dynamic capabilities with internal processes. Survey research design was
applied. They found that dynamic capabilities have a positive effect on organizational change,
which in turn positively affects product innovativeness. Findings from the study showed that
dynamic capabilities give firms competitive advantage and increase their evolutionary fitness.
Gathungu & Mwangi (2012) carried out a study on Dynamic Capabilities, Talent
Development and Firm Performance in which they investigated the nature of sensing, seizing
and transforming managerial dynamic capabilities and their interconnection influence firm
performance.
Dynamic capabilities are valuable for organizations dealing with environmental
turbulences, and early identification of threats or opportunities to create better opportunities
for many organisations in the developed and developing countries. Deeds, DeCarolis, &
Coombs (2000) proves that dynamic capabilities like the process of forming alliance is
considerably related to the number of products that are developed newly in biotechnology
area. The firm must have the ability to reshape its resource base by sensing the changes in the
environment effectively and respond accordingly. If a firm has the ability to be responsive to
the changes of the environment including analysing the competition, it would have a positive
impact on redefining the marketing as well as technological competences which lead to the
redefining and renewal of the product portfolio. Last, the flexibility of the firm in terms of
being responsive to the changes in the environment is also linked with the organizational
structure that a firm is following which is decentralized structure. If a firm doesn’t possess
dynamic capabilities, it would restrain to seek the renewal opportunities.
3. RESEARCH DESIGN
The survey design method was adopted for the study and it was descriptive in nature. The unit
of investigation comprised staff at different management cadres of the eight (8) selected
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Professional and Technology (IT) based firms which are: Accenture, Cisco system Inc,
International Business Machine Corporation (IBM), Oracle Corporation, Deloitte, Ernst and
Young (E&Y), Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and Price-water house Cooper
(PWC). The target population of this study comprised Professional and Technology (IT)
based firms listed on JarusHub Nigeria (2017), Nigerian Yellow Pages (2011) and Nigeria
Search Engine (2011) as presented in Table 2.
Table 2 Names and Number of Selected Professional and Technology (IT) based firms
S/N Firms KIBS Sector Location YoE
Staff
Strength
Sample
1. Accenture
Information
Technology (IT)
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1985 176 31
2.
Cisco System
Inc.
Information
Technology (IT)
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1984 151 20
3. IBM
Information
Technology (IT)
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1961 145 26
4. Oracle
Information
Technology (IT)
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1977 115 27
5. Deloitte Professional
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1952 336 60
6.
Ernst and
Young
Professional
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1989 387 69
7. KPMG Professional
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1978 572 102
8. PWC Professional
Victoria
Island, Lagos
1998 645 115
Total 2527 450
Source: JarusHub Nigeria (2017)
*YoE means Year of Establishment
The study randomly collected data from 450 staff of Accenture, Cisco system Inc, IBM,
Oracle Corporation, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, KMPG and PWC. The KIBS firms are of
different size and composition, however, a percentage of the population was determined
earlier (see Table 3.3). The study used the multi-staged sampling technique comprising of the
probability sampling technique and non-probability sampling techniques. For the probability
sampling techniques, the use of purposive sampling (first step), stratified sampling (second
step) and convenience sampling (third step) was adopted.
The collection of the quantitative data on organisational knowledge creation, dynamic
capability and innovation performance of KIBS firms (professional and Technology based
firms) was done with the used of questionnaire. Respondents were asked to give response to
items with self-administered copies of questionnaire which is structured (close-ended) and
unstructured (open-ended) in order to help achieve the research objectives. A multi-item index
was used to measure knowledge creation processes, dynamic capability and performance of
the sampled professional and technology-based firms. The questionnaire is divided into two
different sections, the demographics of the participants and the section regarding the variables
on knowledge creation, dynamic capability and innovation performance. To measure these
variables, thirty-five items were adapted as presented in Table 3.
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Table 3 Items in the questionnaire and their sources
Table 1 A Measure of Organisational Knowledge Creation: Scale Development and Validation
Definition First-order Variable # Items Source
Knowledge
Creation
… refers to firms’ ability to
identify and satisfy the needs
and requirements of its
customers.
Socialization
(Tacit)
Externalisation
(Tacit to Explicit)
Combination
(Explicit to Explicit)
Internalization
(Explicit to Tacit)
Items = 4
Items = 4
Items = 4
Items = 4
Adopted from
Nonaka et al., 2000);
Shih, Chang, & Lin
(2010); Takeuchi &
Nonaka (2004)
Dynamic
Capability
… refers to the firms’ ability to
respond proactively and
innovatively to internal and
external changes in the business
environment
Intelligence dissemination
Customers’
Responsiveness
Competitors focus
Inter-functional
Coordination
Items = 1
Items = 2
Items = 1
Items = 2
Adopted from
Rebelo & Gomes, (2011)
Firm
Performance
… refers to the assessment and
outcome of investment activities
of an organization over a given
period
Sales growth
Customer Retention
Return on Investment
Market share
Items = 3
Items = 4
Items = 3
Yang (2008); Parnell
(2011); Parnell and
Hershey (2005)
Source: Measurement Variables of the Knowledge Creation, Dynamic Capability and Performance
3.2. Measurement and Instrumentation
The paper adopted Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to evaluate the validity of items and
the fit of the measurement model. The convergent phase was adopted for the validation of the
items. The study adopted the conditions to assess convergent validity as presented in Table 4.
This indicates that all loading scales and items are significant when they are equal or above
value criterion of 0.70; while the composite reliability is expected to be greater than 0.80 and
finally, each Average Variance Extracted estimate (AVE) must be higher than 0.50 as
recommended by Fornell and Larcker (1981) and Bagozzi and Yi (1988).
Table 4 Measurement Models (Result of Internal Consistency and Convergent Validity)
Measurement
No of
Items
Loading
Indicator
Reliability
Error
Variance
Compose
Reliability
Ave. Variance
Estimated
> 0.7 < 0.5 > 0.8 > 0.5
Organisational Knowledge Creation
Socialisation 5 0.8260 0.6823 0.3177 0.8574 0.7396
Externalisation 5 0.8002 0.6403 0.3597 0.8819 0.7743
Combination 5 0.7918 0.6269 0.3731 0.8708 0.7580
Internalisation 5 0.7822 0.6115 0.3885 0.8168 0.5277
Dynamic Capability 5 0.8622 0.7434 0.2566 0.9301 0.7406
Performance 5 0.8174 0.6681 0.3319 0.8446 0.7602
The measurement models (result of internal consistency and convergent validity) proved
that scale items have satisfied and met all the three conditions as acclaimed by Anderson and
Gerbing (1998). To validate the construct validity, measures of discriminant validity were
conducted. Essentially, measures of discriminant validity help us determine if two measures
that should not correlate are actually not interrelated and correlated. For discriminant validity
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to be achieved, the value of square root of AVE of a particular construct should be higher than
the correlation matrix as demonstrated in Table 5.
Table 5 Discriminant Analysis
Items Mean SD Soc Ext Com Int Dyn. Cap Perf.
Soc 3.3180 .55733 0.7948 .350** .451* .089 .235* .437*
Ext 3.2008 .64128 0.7814 .272** .321* .296** .393**
Com 2.1225 .75078 0.8945 .484** .365* .352**
Int 2.7322 .82525 0.8452 .643** .373*
Dyn. Cap 2.9664 .88137 0.8738 .348**
Perf. Eff 2.7478 .79096 0.8826
*. Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (2-tailed)
**. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed)
The diagonal values represent the square root of the average variance extracted (AVE) of
the specific construct.
Construct legend: Soc_Socialization; Ext_Externalization; Com_Combination;
Int_Internalization;
Dyn. Cap_dynamic capability; Firm_Perf _Performance Effectiveness
Then, we continue to test the extended model using structural indices. These analyses
were conducted using PLS. Figures 2 and 3 demonstrated the major findings with the solid
lines indicate significant results.
Figure 2 First Order CFA Model
Note: Soc= Socialization| Ext= Externalization| Com= Combination| Int = Internalization.
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Figure 3 Second Order CFA Model
Note: Soc= Socialization| Ext= Externalization| Com= Combination| Int= Internalization|
Dyn_Cap= Dynamic Capability| Performance = Performance Effectiveness.
Table 6Index of Hypothetical Decision
First Order Second Order
External Fit
Indicators
Value of
Threshold
Value of
Estimation
Result
External Fit
Indicators
Value of
Threshold
Value of
Estimation
Result
CMIN/DF < 5.00 3.626 Supported CMIN/DF < 5.00 3.163 Supported
GFI > 0.90 0.923 Supported GFI > 0.90 0.983 Supported
AGFI > 0.90 0.936 Supported AGFI > 0.90 0.944 Supported
CFI > 0.90 0.967 Supported CFI > 0.90 0.959 Supported
RMSEA < 0.08
0.043
Supported RMSEA < 0.08
0.051
Supported
This implies that the model has ‘goodness of fit’ and the values of estimation met all the
requirements for Index of Hypothetical Decision. It can be concluded that in order for an
organization to remain relevant, it must be able to explore its dynamic capabilities well
enough to adapt to early signals emerging from its environments.
4. CONCLUDING REMARKS
To summarize, we have developed a theoretical model to illustrate the mechanism underlying
the impact of knowledge creation modes on firm performance. Specifically, we argue that
knowledge creation modes promote innovativeness that enhances firm performance.
Moreover, this relationship can be moderated through dynamic capabilities. When an
organization develops stronger agility through knowledge creation processes, it also becomes
more receptive to creative solutions. In this process, organizational agility plays a critical role
between knowledge creation processes and the resulting innovative culture. When knowledge
creation processes afford the organization the freedom to experiment with new ideas and take
risks, the enriched knowledge environment can significantly facilitate the organisation to be
more creative. In order to achieve this renewal, the selected firms are required to find out and
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learn innovative ways along with being able to exploit the things which they have learned in
the past. This will help the firm to integrate all the tacit knowledge as well as codified
knowledge in order to produce and deliver those products that are cost effective and get more
information and data about the needs and demands of the customers. Moreso, the firm can
foster a coordination capability that will consistently help to develop existing and new
product where cross functional team composed of different departments works together to
design any particular product. In addition to that, sharing knowledge as well as the creation of
cross-cultural teams would result in the combination of that knowledge that is novel or new.
The reason is that the cross functional teams will foster employee’s engagement to interact
with each other who belongs to different functional department and that leads to the
recombination or renewal of technological as well as marketing competences. Moreover, job
rotation fosters the process of absorption of knowledge more effectively.
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