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Based on the theories of corporate knowledge, competence and innovation, a conceptual model of the impact of employees’ knowledge management competence on the innovation performance is proposed from both individual and team levels. The multiple linear regression and cross-level linear analysis have been made for the impact of employees’ knowledge management competence and team innovation atmosphere on innovation performance, which proves that knowledge management competence will positively impact innovation performance. The study also found that team innovation atmosphere has a direct effect, instead of regulating effect, on the innovation performance. As a result, the cultivation of knowledge management competence at individual level and the creation of innovation atmosphere at team level should be emphasized, with knowledge management as an effective method, innovation competence as a driving force and innovation atmosphere as a background, so as to exert a lasting impact on innovation performance in a cross-level coordinated manner.

The aim of the study is to explore whether and how WhatsApp interactions can improve students' psychological well-being by focusing on the mediating role of bonding social capital (BOC) and bridging social capital (BRC). The present study also investigates the moderating role of social integration in association with WhatsApp use and psychological student well-being. Data were collected from 266 college and university students from Islamabad, Pakistan. Results showed that time spent on WhatsApp positively influenced student psychological well-being and that social integration significantly affected the mediation of BOC in association with WhatsApp use and student psychological well-being but insignificantly affected the mediation effect of BRC in association with WhatsApp use and student psychological well-being. The study also discusses the implications and future directions.

Subject area Labour relations management, business management, HRM, focusing on the labour relations of Chinese enterprises. Study level/applicability This case is designed for students in schools of business or management, undergraduate MBA or executive MBA classes. Students should already have a basic knowledge about Chinese labour relations, HRM, and organizational development. Case overview In 2004, a deal transformed Anhui Xuanjiu Group from a state-owned enterprise (SOE) to a private company. Li Jian, the Chairman of Xuanjiu Group, focused on creating happiness for employees. Thanks to Li Jian's efforts, Xuanjiu emrged from its crisis which was formed in the planned economy system. After several years of development, the labour relations management of Anhui Xuanjiu Group became a model among private enterprises in China. Expected learning outcomes Students can gain new insights into labour relations in China. The case provides an example of building friendly labour relations to avoid labour disputes. It provides a set of measures for retaining and motivating workers. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the complicated characteristics of the environment, the relationship between complicated organization and organizational transformation, and the coupling domino effect between the complication of external environment and organizational complexity by making conceptual systematic analysis.Design/methodology/approachThe relative stability and certainty of the organizational structure are being replaced by uncertainty and complexity. Organizational learning and its reform are becoming all the more important to gain organizational competitive advantage. This paper designs the system analysis method to discuss the complexity of organizational environment, the relationship between organizational complexity and organizational structure reform, and also the coupling effect of the complexity of external environment and that of the organization.FindingsIt is found that organizational learning, the ways of strategic reform, and the focal point must remain consistent under the complicated environment.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation is how to construct the mathematical models describing complicated characteristics of the environment.Practical implicationsThe paper contains very useful advice for human resource managers.Originality/valueThe paper focuses on the selection of learning patterns and strategic management of different organizational learning and the reform of organizational structure.