Role of HRM in knowledge integration: Towards a conceptual framework

Knowledge integration (KI) is a source of sustained competitive advantage for firms. This paper draws upon the knowledge-based view of the firm and ability-motivation-opportunity framework to develop a theoretical and empirical model showing the role of human resource management (HRM) practices in a...

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Published in:Journal of business research 2020-03, Vol.109, p.524-535
Main Authors: Malik, Ashish, Froese, Fabian Jintae, Sharma, Piyush
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Global knowledge-intensive firms
HRM practices
Knowledge integration
Offshoring
Outsourcing
Verticalisation
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Summary:Knowledge integration (KI) is a source of sustained competitive advantage for firms. This paper draws upon the knowledge-based view of the firm and ability-motivation-opportunity framework to develop a theoretical and empirical model showing the role of human resource management (HRM) practices in achieving KI. Findings suggest three ability-enhancing practices (training and development, focused hiring, and knowledge questioning values), four motivation-enhancing practices (project-specific performance, competency-based performance management, project-based information dissemination, and information and knowledge sharing forums) and five opportunity-enhancing practices (team working, information and knowledge sharing, verticalisation of business, geographical information and knowledge sharing, and structural change) that facilitate KI. The paper concludes with managerial implications, directions for future research and the study's limitations.
ISSN:0148-2963
1873-7978
DOI:10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.01.029