The mechanism of knowledge management processes toward knowledge workers operational performance under green technology implementation: an empirical analysis

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to examine the relationship between green technology implementation (GTI), knowledge management (KM) process and knowledge workers' operational performance (KWOP). The research postulates that a specific combination of GTI and KM processes can lead to improving KWOP.

Design/methodology/approach

The sample data (304) were taken from those manufacturing firms that are utilizing green technology. The examination was conducted by Smart PLS-SEM and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). The Smart PLS 3.29 is used to verify certain variable relationships. Moreover, fsQCA is used to investigate multiple configuration paths to enhance KWOP.

Findings

The study's outcome indicated that GTI positively influences the KM process in manufacturing firms, and the KM process enormously improves KWOP. The fsQCA analysis result explores various integrations (communication, collaboration, supporting role and improved performance) with the KM (acquisition, sharing and utilization) process identified to enhance the performance of KWOP. The current study supports two merging methods to deepen understanding of employee operational performance.

Originality/value

The study methodologically contributes by integrating direct and configuration approaches to develop firms' operational performance. This study contributes to bridging research gaps in the prior literature and advances insight into the association between GTI, KM process and KWOP.

Citation

Alam, S., Zhang, J. and Shehzad, M.U. (2023), "The mechanism of knowledge management processes toward knowledge workers operational performance under green technology implementation: an empirical analysis", Kybernetes, Vol. 52 No. 12, pp. 6542-6571. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-06-2022-0859