Title: Exploring the synergy of green innovation, organisational culture and knowledge management practices: an empirical study on enhancing organisational performance

Authors: Jianhua Zhang; Philip Adu Sarfo; Gideon Adjorlolo; Andrews Larbi; Ophelia Amankwah; Augustine Appiah; Joshua Kojo Bonzo

Addresses: School of Management, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China ' School of Management, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China ' School of Economics and Management, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China ' School of Material Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China ' School of Management, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China ' School of Management, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China ' School of Economics and Management, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of green innovation (GI), organisational culture (OC) and knowledge management activities (KMA) on organisational performance (OP) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an emphasis on sustainability and gaining a competitive advantage. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 576 SMEs in Ghana across diverse sectors, including food, clothing, and electronics. The data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to explore the complex relationships among GI, OC, KMA and OP. The findings reveal that organisational culture plays a significant role in fostering green innovation and facilitating knowledge management, both of which contribute to enhanced organisational performance. This study presents a novel framework that connects green innovation, organisational culture, and knowledge management within the context of SMEs. The research provides practical strategies for managers to enhance sustainability, optimise performance, and strengthen competitive advantage in dynamic business environments.

Keywords: green innovation; organisational culture; knowledge management; organisational performance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2025.149494

International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 2025 Vol.16 No.3, pp.314 - 341

Received: 12 Apr 2025
Accepted: 02 Jul 2025
Published online: 04 Nov 2025 *

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