A Conceptual Framework on the Associations among Knowledge Sharing Antecedents and Innovation Performance

Authors

  • Sana'a Katamine A Graduate Student, Department of Business Management, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Aqaba-Jordan
  • Nisreen Nofal Alatawneh A Graduate Student, Department of Business Management, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Aqaba-Jordan
  • Ra’ed Masa’deh, Prof. Dr. School of Business, The University of Jordan, Jordan http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9070-3732

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2022.11.1.19.40

Keywords:

Knowledge sharing, innovation performance, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Aqaba, Jordan

Abstract

This research aimed to study in-depth the concept of knowledge sharing process as part of knowledge management, and its role on innovative performance through conducting a comprehensive review of theories, literature, and empirical studies. Furthermore, the researchers reviewed the prevailing literature of knowledge sharing and its relationship with innovation. 

 

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2022-01-08

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Katamine, S., Alatawneh, N. N., & Masa’deh, R. (2022). A Conceptual Framework on the Associations among Knowledge Sharing Antecedents and Innovation Performance. Journal of Social Sciences (COES&Amp;RJ-JSS), 11(1), 19.40. https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2022.11.1.19.40