Building assets and innovation through organizational collectivism: Lessons from outsourced service providers in the Philippines

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The results show that knowledge sharing capability is positively related to innovation, and organizational learning capability fully mediates the effects of knowledge sharing on innovation. Moreover, COLL is found to significantly and positively moderate the effects of knowledge sharing on both organizational learning and innovation. The results indicate that organizational learning serves as the mechanism that transforms knowledge into innovation, but this effect is contingent on COLL of information technology service providers (ITSPs).

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2017), "Building assets and innovation through organizational collectivism: Lessons from outsourced service providers in the Philippines", Strategic Direction, Vol. 33 No. 7, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-04-2017-0067