Investigating the relationship between knowledge chain activities and organizational innovative performance (Case study: Kale Amol company)

Rapid change and grows of knowledge and information, caused organizations try to increase and maintain their competitive advantage by using knowledge management efforts. Innovation as a key source of competitive advantage is important in this regard. In this study, an integrated model for clarifying the existence of a significant relationship between main knowledge chain activities and supported knowledge chain activities with innovative performance in Kaleh Amol dairy company is presented which can enhance the competitive advantages of the company. Data for this study was collected by a questionnaire that was distributed among 130 staffing personnel of Amol Kaleh Company. Questioner reliability coefficient was 0.755. Data analyzed by using SPSS16 and LISREL8.5 software and research hypotheses were confirmed.