Absorptive capacity, knowledge sharing, and innovative behaviour of R&D employees

Minhyung Kang, Mi-Jung Lee · 2016 · Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Summary. This study examines how absorptive capacity and knowledge sharing drive innovative behavior among R&D employees. Using survey data from 138 employees at a multinational electronics company, the researchers found that both potential and realized absorptive capacity directly influence innovation. Knowledge sharing indirectly affects innovation through realized absorptive capacity. The findings show that organizations should simultaneously develop employee absorptive capacity and encourage knowledge sharing, external exposure, and internal communication to foster innovation.

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  title   = {Absorptive capacity, knowledge sharing, and innovative behaviour of R&D employees},
  author  = {Minhyung Kang and Mi-Jung Lee},
  journal = {Technology Analysis and Strategic Management},
  year    = {2016},
  doi     = {10.1080/09537325.2016.1211265},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2016.1211265}
}

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DOI

10.1080/09537325.2016.1211265

Countries

South Korea

Regions

Asia

Categories

innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation

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2026-04-28