The role of knowledge management in stimulating organizational innovation: Empirical analysis in the Tunisian banking sector

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of knowledge management on innovation in Tunisia's banking sector through a survey of salaried executives. The results indicate a strong positive relationship, emphasizing that key components—knowledge acquisition, application, and sharing—drive both administrative and technical innovation. Effective knowledge management allows organizations to adapt to market trends and enhance business processes. Knowledge sharing fosters an innovative environment for idea creation. Therefore, organizations, especially banks aiming to boost innovation, should prioritize sustainable knowledge management to gain a competitive edge and become more agile in a fluctuating economy.

Keywords: {'name': 'Knowledge management, organizational innovation, knowledge acquisition, knowledge application, knowledge sharing.'}

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Sofiane Founès
University of Sfax, Faculty of Economics and Management, Tunisia

Sami Boudabbous
University of Sfax, Faculty of Economics and Management, Tunisia

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