Knowledge Mobilization for Enhanced Organization Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange ()
ABSTRACT
Many companies trading in the NSE had been reporting reduced financial
performance in the period between 2014-2019. This scenario brings to the fore
the significant role that knowledge mobilization plays in influencing
performance of these organizations. This research study was meant to explore
how knowledge mobilization influences how firms listed in the NSE perform. It
was anchored on resource-based theory. The study applied a descriptive research
design and the study was conducted in Nairobi. The population studied was 36
trading companies in the different categories of the NSE. The study did not
apply any sampling technique since the study population was small and
manageable. A questionnaire was the research tool. Pilot testing was conducted
to assess the reliability and validity of the research instrument. The
drop-off/pick-up method of administration was employed. Inferential and
descriptive means were used to analyze the data. Specifically, analysis by
regression was used to find out whether knowledge mobilization played any role
on performance of the listed companies. The study findings established that
knowledge mobilization had a positive and significant effect on organizational
performance of firms listed in the NSE (β = 1.007; p < .05). The following recommendations are provided. First, it
is recommended that the NSE listed firms should adopt an organizational
structure that supports knowledge creation and sharing, instill leadership that
supports a knowledge culture, and provide incentives and reward systems for
knowledge creation and sharing.
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Ekunoit, L. and Thoronjo, E. (2021) Knowledge Mobilization for Enhanced Organization Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Open Journal of Business and Management,
9, 3011-3025. doi:
10.4236/ojbm.2021.96168.
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