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388 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 4,428 Innovation and Knowledge Management papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Although limited by the number of available samples, the proposed moderated mediation approach outlined here provides a template for future longitudinal designs seeking to understand the dynamics of KM-OI reshaping in response to external shocks.

    EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT and OPEN INNOVATION on SMEs' FIRM PERFORMANCE · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the relationship between supplier participation, degree centrality, and process innovation. The mixed results of prior research on the effects of supplier participation on innovation. The need for empirical evidence on how supplier participation contributes to product innovation performance.

    The effects of degree centrality and process innovation in the relationship of supplier participation and innovation performance of SMEs · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the distinct functions of different digital technologies on specific elements of BMI, - Examining the differentiated effects of digital technologies on multiple sequential stages of absorptive capacity, - Exploring the role of digital technologies in enhancing agility and knowledge integration in various organizational contexts

    Digital Technologies and Business Model Innovation in Turbulent Markets: Unlocking the Power of Agility and Absorptive Capacity · 2025 · DOI

  • Empirical investigations detailing specific mechanisms and contextual conditions of the relationship between digital technologies and business model innovation remain limited. The distinct functions of different digital technologies, such as AI, IoT, big data analytics, and cloud platforms, are overlooked in most studies.

    Digital Technologies and Business Model Innovation in Turbulent Markets: Unlocking the Power of Agility and Absorptive Capacity · 2025 · DOI

  • Evidence regarding the innovation spillovers of digital supply chain initiatives beyond directly exposed firms remains limited.

    Supply chain digitalization and innovation spillovers among peer enterprises · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine similar digital supply chain policies in other countries and include a broader range of enterprises.

    Supply chain digitalization and innovation spillovers among peer enterprises · 2026 · DOI

  • This longitudinal case study addresses a critical gap in understanding how Organization Development (OD) consulting facilitates sustainable transformation in complex organizations, particularly concerning the precise mechanisms that enable enduring change while rigorously maintaining operational stability.

    OD Consulting as a Catalyst for Change · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the longitudinal effects of KM on SP across various industries to enhance the applicability of these findings.

    Enhancing sustainable performance among manufacturing SMEs: the interplay of knowledge management and organizational structure · 2025 · DOI

  • Our study is novel in tackling two knowledge gaps in the literature on organizational ambidexterity: the absence of quantitative analyses to pinpoint the optimal exploration–exploitation balance, and the lack of attention paid to the effect of risk on this optimal balance and on organizational ambidexterity in general.

    Empirical analysis of the technological exploration–exploitation balance and its impact on organizational performance under uncertainty · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the mechanisms for achieving collaborative green technological innovation among supply chain members remain underexplored.

    Environmental cognitive distance, R&D capability distance, and supply chain green technology innovation · 2025 · DOI

  • This research advances both enterprise capability theory and technological innovation theory by addressing the gap in understanding how enterprises’ scientific capabilities influence innovation and providing actionable insights for the development of science-based enterprises.

    The impact of enterprises’ scientific capabilities on innovation performance: evidence from an empirical analysis and simulation model · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research might examine the creation process in other locations using the Technology Development Cluster (TDC) con- cept developed in this article as the sampling frame.

    CREATING NEW TECHNOLOGY‐BASED ORGANIZATIONS: A SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL · 1987 · DOI

  • Alliances among diverse partners seem to be one of the key factors for survival in an environment in which risks are high and resources are scarce.

    Technology and Organization: The Mutual Organization in the European Aerospace Industry · 1987 · DOI

  • been The changing role of technicians Regarding technicians and craft labour there is much contradictory evidence.

    New technology, innovation and training: an empirical study of selected British firms · 1987 · DOI

  • Complex interactions among multiple actors - Intertwined risks and unclear governance mechanisms - Limited understanding of the 'administrative committee + enterprise' model

    Research on collaborative game of scientific and technological achievements productization based on “administrative committee + enterprise” mode from the perspective of CPSS · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the 'administrative committee + enterprise' model in other contexts. Future research can examine the impact of other factors on CPSS risk management and multi-stakeholder governance. Future research can develop more sophisticated models to analyze the dynamic evolutionary pathways and stable states when three parties in a game select strategies of deep incubation, proactive engagement, and shared collaboration.

    Research on collaborative game of scientific and technological achievements productization based on “administrative committee + enterprise” mode from the perspective of CPSS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in developing economies, including institutional voids, regulatory uncertainty, and resource constraints. The study emphasizes the need for firms to develop adaptive structures and innovation-driven practices to strengthen resilience and support long-term sustainability objectives.

    The role of knowledge integration capability, reconfiguring capability, and innovation orientation in sustainable performance · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the role of dynamic capabilities in driving sustainable performance in other contexts. Future research should investigate the impact of innovation orientation on knowledge integration capability and reconfiguring capability in other industries.

    The role of knowledge integration capability, reconfiguring capability, and innovation orientation in sustainable performance · 2026 · DOI

  • Few studies have analyzed the role of the perceived external environment in the relationship between managerial innovation and performance. The literature lacks a contextualized reading of the effects of managerial innovation on SMEs' performance.

    Innovation managériale, environnement externe perçu et performance managériale des PME · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the role of organizational culture in shaping management practices across knowledge-driven economies. The study aims to fill this gap by providing macro-level empirical evidence.

    MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN KNOWLEDGE-DRIVEN ECONOMIES · 2026 · DOI

  • Technological sophistication challenges faced by Chinese manufacturers. Value chain positioning and sustainable growth strategy challenges. The need for comprehensive digital transformation to maintain global competitiveness.

    Decoding the information technology productivity paradox: the U-shaped role of digital transformation in Chinese manufacturing enterprises · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the IT productivity paradox in China's manufacturing sector. It highlights the need to incorporate executive leadership dimensions into digital transformation analysis.

    Decoding the information technology productivity paradox: the U-shaped role of digital transformation in Chinese manufacturing enterprises · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a critical research gap regarding how UICs operate in resource-constrained environments. Existing studies predominantly focus on Western contexts, leaving a gap in understanding UICs in emerging economies.

    Knowledge Transfer and Innovation throughUniversity - Industry Collaboration · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on comparative studies of project management offices across Central and Eastern European countries. The paper suggests that future research should examine the evolution of democratic governance in cooperatives under institutional change. The paper suggests that future research should synthesize Chinese management research and connect contingency dimensions with internationalization paths.

    Navigating resilience in international business: organizational mechanisms, partners and ecosystems from a Central and Eastern European perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature, highlighting the need for a nuanced view of key international partners and innovation ecosystems. The paper highlights the need for more research on organizational mechanisms and innovation ecosystems in the context of Central and Eastern Europe.

    Navigating resilience in international business: organizational mechanisms, partners and ecosystems from a Central and Eastern European perspective · 2026 · DOI

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