THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INNOVATION PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF THE EMERGING ECONOMY.

This study investigates the relationship between knowledge sharing and innovation performance. Quantitative survey using cross-sectional sampling was used. Sample included 355 different staff members. A questionnaire that was self-administered and was based on previously used metrics was chosen. The percentage of those that responded was 73.9%. A statistical method known as partial least squares structural equation modelling was used in order to examine and evaluate hypotheses that were proposed. The software program SPSS and Smart PLS were used in order to do the analysis on the data that were obtained. Findings reveal that knowledge sharing has a significant effect on innovation performance. In addition to this, data demonstrated a favorable and substantial association between the sharing of knowledge and innovation of both products and processes. The findings of research have significant implications for further developing and enhancing the relation between knowledge sharing and innovative performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]