Supply Chain Knowledge Creation Contribution to the Performance of State Corporation in Kenya
Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 6
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine supply chain knowledge creation contribution to the performance of State Corporations in Kenya. Knowledge is considered as the ability to undertake effective action when required. An organization that encourages information sharing and creation of new knowledge among its members is likely to establish effective and efficient processes as well as improve its organizational life. New knowledge creation and transferplays a major role in the performance of state corporations. It is thiscreated knowledge when transferred from one individual to another that helps in the effective execution of complex tasks and duties in any organization. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey and descriptive research design was used in this study. Cross- sectional survey is a method that involves the analysis of data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time. Findings –An effective company is a knowledge-creating company, and one which is able reliably to create new knowledge and distribute it throughout the company. The study therefore concludes that the creation and transfer of new knowledge in an organization is a critical factor in an organization's success, competitiveness and its overall performance.The study findings also revealed that the transfer of supply chain created knowledge improves the performance of state corporations as an increase ingeneration of new ideas, and proper defined methodology in operations increases performance.
Authors and Affiliations
Maina Samuel Kariuki, PROF. MIKE AMUHAYA IRAVO, DR. Noor Ismail Shale
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