Examining the Impact of Knowledge Management on Strategic Innovation with the Role of Intellectual Capital

PARISA ASADI KHARKESHI¹

1) Water and Soil Engineer - Sales Manager, Internet Department, Telecommunications Company of Mazandaran Province

IOI Code : ABKH-ABKHDD
Publication : 4th International Conference on Applied Researches in Humanities, Economics, Management & Accounting(icrhema.com)
Abstract :
    In today s competitive and turbulent environment, organizations need to transform their business models and adopt innovative approaches in order to survive and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of knowledge management on strategic innovation, with an emphasis on the role of intellectual capital as a key driver in this process. This research was conducted using a review-library method. Employing a systematic search strategy in reputable domestic and international databases, published scientific-research articles were identified, screened, and subjected to content analysis. The results of the textual analysis indicate that knowledge management, through facilitating the processes of knowledge acquisition, sharing, and application, serves as the primary foundation for generating strategic innovations. Furthermore, intellectual capital (comprising human, structural, and relational dimensions) not only acts as a source of knowledge but also functions as a powerful factor that strengthens the relationship between knowledge management and the organization s innovative capabilities. The findings suggest that the optimal accumulation and management of intellectual capital enhances the organization s absorptive capacities and leads to greater effectiveness of innovative strategies in response to environmental changes. Conclusion: Knowledge management and intellectual capital are two inseparable pillars of innovative strategies. To succeed in implementing strategic innovation, organizations must not only establish knowledge infrastructures but also focus on developing their intellectual capital, and by linking these two, increase their strategic flexibility.

Keywords : knowledge management strategic innovation intellectual capital competitive advantage