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Market-sensing capability, knowledge creation and innovation: The moderating role of entrepreneurial-orientation

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the nexus between market-sensing capability, knowledge creation, strategic entrepreneurial-orientation and innovation in small and medium sized enterprises (SME). Data was garnered from (n = 255) SMEs operating in Jordan and a covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) was applied to analyze the data. SEM result illustrates a positive effect of market-sensing capability on (1) knowledge creation, and (2) firm innovation. Knowledge creation process has positive effect on (3) firm innovation. Knowledge creation process (4) mediated the link between market-sensing capability and firm innovation. Strategic entrepreneurial-orientation moderates the link between (5) knowledge creation and firm innovation, such that the positive relationship became weaker when strategic entrepreneurial-orientation is high. Theoretically and empirically this study has contributed to the existing inconsistent findings, and also offer useful managerial insights.

Source: Journal of Innovation & Knowledge

DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2019.02.002

Authors: Abdallah Mohammad Alshanty, Okechukwu Lawrence Emeagwali

Institution: Girne American University

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200