TACIT KNOWLEDGE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIP. THE ROLE OF PRODUCT INNOVATION AND THE FIRM LEVEL CAPABILITIES

Based on knowledge-based theory of organizational capabilities and dynamic capabilities theory, this paper tries to establish the linkages between tacit knowledge resources, its integration into firm level capabilities, product innovation and firm performance. In this way, the paper analyses the relationships between some of the most relevant variables to the organizations in order to remain competitive. The conceptual model is tested using a...