The Effect of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management on the Innovation Performance of Companies in Technology Parks

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to find out whether there is a relationship between organizational learning, knowledge management and innovation in the Science and Technology Parks in Turkey. The study will also present theoretical information about these concepts as well as revealing the reflection of practices in these fields on innovation performance. In the research part of the study, the effects and existing relationships of organizational learning and knowledge management on innovation performance in companies located in technology parks were studied. The reason for choosing technology parks is that technology parks play an important role in the development, innovation, and the advancement of technology as well as be seen to increase the per capita income. It is thought that the organizational learning, knowledge management and innovation performances of these companies should undoubtedly be different from other industries and clusters. In this context, an empirical quantitative survey was conducted with 319 companies in 5 different technology parks in Turkey. The findings of the study support the positive effect of organizational learning and knowledge management on innovation performance.