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The influence of administrative thinking in knowledge management and innovation: a systematic review

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  • Darwin Daniel Ordoñez Iturralde

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Introduction: This study examines how management thinking approaches can be integrated into knowledge management in order to promote innovation and improve operational efficiency in contemporary organizations. Objective:To analyze management strategies that optimize the use of organizational knowledge and highlight its impact on innovation and business performance. Methodology:A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA method, collecting studies published between 2019 and 2023 in ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and Emerald Insight databases. Twenty-seven articles exploring the relationship between management thinking, knowledge management, innovation and operational efficiency were selected. Results:Findings show that collaborative strategies, such as communities of practice and learning, facilitate knowledge creation and transfer; while technological tools, such as knowledge management systems and data analytics, optimize decision making and improve operational efficiency.Conclusions:The integration of administrative approaches with advanced technologies enables organizations to increase their adaptability, foster continuous innovation and achieve greater operational efficiency. This highlights the need to promote a collaborative culture and invest in technologies that enhance the flow of organizational knowledge in order to ensure sustainable and competitive performance Introducción: Este estudio examina cómo los enfoques del pensamiento administrativo pueden integrarse en la gestióndel conocimiento, con el fin de promover la innovación y mejorar la eficiencia operativa en organizaciones contemporáneas. Objetivo:Analizar estrategias administrativas que optimicen el aprovechamiento del conocimiento organizacional y destaquen su impacto en la innovación y el rendimiento empresarial. Metodología:Se realizó una revisión sistemática de literatura mediante el método PRISMA, recopilando estudios publicados entre 2019 y 2023 en las bases de datos ScienceDirect, SpringerLink y Emerald Insight. Se seleccionaron 27 artículos que exploran la relación entre pensamiento administrativo, la gestión del conocimiento, la innovación y la eficiencia operativa. Resultados:Los hallazgos muestran que estrategias colaborativas, como comunidades de prácticay aprendizaje, facilitan la creación y transferencia de conocimiento; mientras que herramientas tecnológicas, como los sistemas de gestión del conocimiento y el análisis de datos, optimizan la toma de decisiones y mejoran la eficiencia operativa. Conclusiones:La integración de enfoques administrativos con tecnologías avanzadas permite a las organizaciones incrementar su adaptabilidad, fomentar la innovación continua y alcanzar una mayor eficiencia operativa. Esto resalta la necesidad de promover una cultura colaborativa e invertir en tecnologías que potencien el flujo del conocimiento organizacional, con el fin de garantizar un desempeño sostenible y competitivo. Introdução: Este estudo examina como as abordagens do pensamento gerencial podem ser integradas à gestão do conhecimento, a fim de promover a inovação e melhorar a eficiência operacional nas organizações contemporâneas. Objetivo: Analisar estratégias gerenciais que otimizam o uso do conhecimento organizacional e destacam seu impacto na inovação e no desempenho empresarial. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura utilizando o método PRISMA, coletando estudos publicados entre 2019 e 2023 nas bases de dados ScienceDirect, SpringerLink e Emerald Insight. Foram selecionados 27 artigos que exploram a relação entre pensamento gerencial, gestão do conhecimento, inovação e eficiência operacional. Resultados: Os resultados mostram que e

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  • Darwin Daniel Ordoñez Iturralde, 2025. "The influence of administrative thinking in knowledge management and innovation: a systematic review," Revista Tendencias, Universidad de Narino, vol. 26(02), pages 272-294, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:col:000520:021485
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.22267/rtend.2526
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    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • L21 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Business Objectives of the Firm
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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