Affiliation:
1. Department of Economy, Sociology and Management, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Abstract
Considering the SECI model, which emphasizes a modern conception of knowledge management, the main objective of this study is to understand how the socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization (SECI) dimensions can influence innovative behavior within organizations. The quantitative method was adopted, carrying out a descriptive-correlational study in which 247 individuals participated. For data collection, a questionnaire was used. Their analysis was performed using SPSS software. The results show that of the four dimensions of the SECI model, only three have a positive influence on innovative behavior: externalization, combination, and internalization. This study highlights the importance that the SECI model has in understanding knowledge generated by companies/organizations, in particular, startups. It is possible to state that this model is extremely important to understand innovative behavior in startups, but also issues related to entrepreneurship, thus rendering this study into a guiding reference for companies.
Funder
FCT—Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology
NECE-UBI, Research Centre for Business Sciences, Research Centre
Subject
General Business, Management and Accounting
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