Knowledge Management to Support Innovation Capability Companies − quantitative data analysis

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to present the concept of the analysis focused on the evaluation
of the affect at knowledge management to the innovation capability of companies. This
qualitative research examined the links between knowledge management (KM) and innovation
capability as well as the links between KM to innovation performance in 166 Polish companies:
manufacturing, commercial and service organizations. A review of the literature indicated the
contributions of knowledge management to the innovation capability and innovation performance.
Using a multiple cross-case analysis methodology and applying a framework of innovation capability,
in-depth interviews were held with managers of the companies. It has been discovered that the
knowledge management and skills of employees of organizations and cooperation between entities
of the industry, effect the level of innovation of a company.