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

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

Technology in Society, 2025, vol. 82, issue C

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Digital technology; Knowledge digitization; Inter-organizational knowledge sharing; Digital knowledge innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.102905

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