Abstract

In the Knowledge-Age, knowledge and innovation is becoming the main driver of competitive advantage, especially for large organisations to create value and achieve prosperity. Subsequent to this, a quantitative study was conducted whereby data were collected using a mail survey sent to employees of listed Government-Linked Companies (GLCs). A total of 690 questionnaires were mailed out and 273 were returned and usable, representing a response rate of 39.5%. Using a disproportionately stratified sampling, the data collected was subject to structural equation modelling analysis. The objective was to develop and test a model of knowledge management initiatives, innovation, and performance for Malaysian GLCs. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the validity of the measurement model and the structural model was also analysed to test the associations hypothesised in the research model. The actual findings showed that the proposed model fits the data well. Employees perceived knowledge management initiatives as important antecedents of innovation, and innovation in turn, result in better organisational performance.

Details

Title
Knowledge-Based Malaysian GLC: Are They More Innovative and Performing Much Better?
Author
Rahman, Badruddin A; Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff
Pages
11-19
Section
Articles
Publication year
2009
Publication date
Jun-Dec 2009
Publisher
Universiti Utara Malaysia
ISSN
01286226
e-ISSN
22896651
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Malay; English
ProQuest document ID
2582087571
Copyright
© 2009. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.