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Does knowledge management matter for information technology applications in China?

verfasst von: Danming Lin, Qiang Liang, Zongling Xu, Runtian Li, Weimin Xie

Erschienen in: Asia Pacific Journal of Management | Ausgabe 3/2008

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This study explores the role of knowledge management (KM) in mediating and moderating the relationship between information technology (IT) and firm performance based upon the data collected from 236 firms in China. Through a structural equation model and hierarchical regression analysis, we found that KM capability partially mediated the performance impact of IT resources. Furthermore, KM capability affected the strength of the IT-performance relationship. The theoretical contributions and managerial implications are discussed and limitations of the study are highlighted accordingly.

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Titel: Does knowledge management matter for information technology applications in China?
verfasst von: Danming Lin
Qiang Liang
Zongling Xu
Runtian Li
Weimin Xie
Publikationsdatum: 01.09.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Asia Pacific Journal of Management / Ausgabe 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0217-4561
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-9958
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-008-9087-2

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