Human Knowledge Resources and Interorganizational Systems

Abstract

This paper analyses how human knowledge resources affect capabilities and subsequently attainment of operational and strategic benefits. We test a conceptual model using data from two qualitative case studies and a quantitative field study. The findings indicate that human knowledge positively influences IOS capabilities related to cross-organizational business processes and transfer of knowledge. The data show that strategic benefits are the consequence of knowledge transfer, when the transfer supports business processes resulting in operational benefits.

Keywords: resource-based view, Human Knowledge, IOS capabilities, Interorganizational systems, Strategic benefits