摘要：Previous researches have examined the relationships among variables such as knowledge management (KM), innovation and performance. However, most empirical studies have investigated the relationships among these variables in isolation. A gap thus exists in the literature and to fill this gap, the current study develops a research model that links these variables. The model establishes the relationships among KM capability, research and development (R&D) innovation and firm performance. The findings suggest that CEOs should manage knowledge-based resource and assess whether the firm has the KM capability to create, maintain and exploit the knowledge-based synergies for superior innovation of R&D departments.
