IMPACT OF RELATIONSHIP NETWORKS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN TOURISM ENTERPRISES: A RESEARCH ON TOURISM ENTERPRISES OF ANTALYA
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, vol.6, no.1, pp.32-41, 2014 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 6 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2014
- Journal Name: International Journal of Business and Management Studies
- Journal Indexes: Other Indexes
- Page Numbers: pp.32-41
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Over the past two decades, there has been growing focus on the topic of innovation in tourism. Various categories of innovation – product, process, marketing and organizational – are addressed. Representation of knowledge is identified as a critical factor for both the occurrence and nature of innovations.
Aim of this paper is to determine how relationship networks and knowledge sharing effect innovation (a concept which is recently mentioned not only by the academicians but also by labour environment and the politicians’ programme) and technology.
At the end of the study, it emerges that there is a statistical relationship between relationship network and knowledge sharing with technology and innovation. Also, according to statistical analysis, relationship among tourism enterprises is good in Antalya region.