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Rastgou S Y. The Effect of Knowledge Management and Organizational Culture on Innovation Capacity in Red Crescent Society of Alborz Province. jorar 2026; 18 (1) :1-6
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INTRODUCTION: The Red Crescent Society, as one of the largest relief and humanitarian organizations, needs to implement modern management techniques in order to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability in complex and dynamic crisis. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between knowledge management and organizational culture and innovation capacity in the Red Crescent Society in Alborz province.
METHODS: In this study, a standard questionnaire was used to measure knowledge management, organizational culture, and innovation capacity. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS and SmartPLS software.
FINDINGS: According to the findings, there are a positive and significant relationship between knowledge management and organizational culture with innovation capacity and all proposed hypotheses were confirmed.
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that organizational culture has the strongest impact on innovation capacity, while knowledge creation had the least impact.
METHODS: In this study, a standard questionnaire was used to measure knowledge management, organizational culture, and innovation capacity. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS and SmartPLS software.
FINDINGS: According to the findings, there are a positive and significant relationship between knowledge management and organizational culture with innovation capacity and all proposed hypotheses were confirmed.
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that organizational culture has the strongest impact on innovation capacity, while knowledge creation had the least impact.
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Other matters related to crisis, disasters and rescue & relief
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