Relação Entre Compartilhamento de Conhecimentos, Inovações em Produtos e Processos e Desempenho Organizacional

Abstract

This study analyzes the effects of knowledge sharing on product and process innovations, and the effects of knowledge sharing and product and process innovations on organizational performance in startups. A survey was carried out among Brazilian startups, which resulted in 100 valid responses. The structural equation modeling technique was used to test the research hypotheses. The results indicated a direct and positive relationship between knowledge sharing and product innovation, as well as between knowledge sharing and organizational performance. In addition, a direct and positive relationship was found between process innovation and organizational performance. However, the hypotheses of a direct and positive relationship between knowledge sharing and process innovation and between product innovation and organizational performance were not confirmed. These findings contribute to research that seeks to understand the effects and role of knowledge sharing, as well as the effects and role of product and process innovation, which are necessary elements for good organizational performance in startups.