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How to realize digital knowledge innovation through digital technology? A perspective based on knowledge digitization and inter-organizational knowledge sharing

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  • Cheng, Qiang
  • Peng, Chun
  • Wan, Huaxin
  • Dai, Yuanhui
  • Zhang, Shuangyang

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This research investigates the mechanisms through which digital technology (DT) influences digital knowledge innovation (DKI), and the roles of knowledge digitization (KD) and inter-organizational knowledge sharing (IKS). The sample consists of 298 members from digital groups in China who participate in inter-organizational collaboration and collaborative innovation activities. Grounded in social interaction theory, this paper uses partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the relationship between digital technology, knowledge digitization, inter-organizational knowledge sharing, and digital knowledge innovation. The results show that digital technology has a significant positive effect on digital knowledge innovation. Furthermore, digital technology positively impacts digital knowledge innovation by enhancing both knowledge digitization and inter-organizational knowledge sharing. Meanwhile, knowledge digitization and inter-organizational knowledge sharing play a significant serial mediating role between the two. These findings provide guidance for organizations to utilize digital technology, promote knowledge digitization, accelerate knowledge innovation, and enhance knowledge heterogeneity and organizational competitiveness.

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  • Cheng, Qiang & Peng, Chun & Wan, Huaxin & Dai, Yuanhui & Zhang, Shuangyang, 2025. "How to realize digital knowledge innovation through digital technology? A perspective based on knowledge digitization and inter-organizational knowledge sharing," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 82(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:82:y:2025:i:c:s0160791x25000958
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.102905
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