Research Article | Volume 2 Issue: 2 (March-April, 2025) | Pages 703 - 716
A PRISMA-Based Systematic Literature Review on The Relationship Between Knowledge Management and Organizational Sustainability
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Research Scholar –VITBS – Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore
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Associate Professor- VITBS - Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore
Under a Creative Commons license
Open Access
Received
Jan. 20, 2025
Revised
Feb. 23, 2025
Accepted
March 26, 2025
Published
April 18, 2025
Abstract

This paper explores knowledge management in sustainability, where the gaps identified in existing approaches are encouraged to make better use of action research and qualitative methods. A systematic review was done on related literature with 735 records and a total of 703 articles. Removing the duplicates and screening results left 117 reports assessed for eligibility; after excluding, only 53 studies remained. Based on re-analysed data in 2024, 5 articles were added to be included. Knowledge management is vital for sustainability and impacts industries and initiatives such as Total Quality Management, IT capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. This might include a study into future technologies like big data, blockchain, and AI within knowledge management. Human-centered, cross-sectional, and longitudinal techniques may be particularly good fits for this research. Most of the articles reviewed here dealt with fewer studies that were related to action research, however, a wide range of techniques is covered in modeling and tool development. Highlights: • In recent years, there has been an increase in the application of knowledge management in the context of sustainability. • Further study is needed to fill gaps in themes, tactics, objectives, and techniques. • Research into building concepts and methods for information exchange is increasing.

Keywords
INTRODUCTION

A number of factors, including changes in the global economy, technology breakthroughs, and moves to market economies, influence the business environment of today. These elements highlight how important knowledge is. But it's still difficult to manage this information properly. (Lam et al., 2021). It becomes the crucial factor for the organizations seeking survival and sustainability in such a dynamic environment where it enables the organizations to utilize knowledge appropriately (Nilashi et al., 2019). Corporate sustainability has the ability to shift from resource management as traditionally focused toward an organizational focus on reduction of impacts that environmental, social, and economic types may bring upon the business (Chowdhury & Paul, 2020). Sustainability is an avenue that can help reduce risks in unstable markets while promoting stability by reducing sources of uncertainty (Demir et al., 2021). This encompasses a long-term approach toward leadership and stakeholder development, which ensures management of internal and external factors sustainably as the organization grows (Amjad et al., 2021).The connection between sustainability and knowledge management is that the latter requires continuous learning and the sharing of knowledge within an organization to be at its best (Chiabrishvili & Zaim, 2018; Demir et al., 2021). Knowledge management investment will turn an organization innovative and learning-oriented, embracing the principles of sustainability (Martins et al., 2019). Sustainability is quite an important area for newly emerging economies. In fact, sustainability can be the top factor that determines competitiveness for an emerging economy. Sustainability is meeting the present needs without losing the ability of future generations to meet their own. Organizations attain sustainability through knowledge management and innovation-driven efforts (Akram et al., 2018). New policies from companies can enhance the sustainability practices of companies, thus having a positive impact on the community and other stakeholders. Further research is needed to construct new strategies and improve knowledge management. Sustainably reacting to the issues of sustainability will catalyze a long-term change (Martins et al., 2019).High importance of sustainability in higher education relates to ecological balance and new societal frameworks. However, now environmental concerns form part of the educational activities of a university (Al-Rahmi et al., 2019). Knowledge management is part of long-term business practices since it generates, shares, and applies collective knowledge to ensure companies fulfill their economic, social, and environmental responsibilities in a sustainable manner (Chopra et al., 2021). Sustainability, which has existed for over 30 years, marries short-term profits with long-term strategies to maintain financial, social, and environmental well-being in a global economy (Hossain et al., 2022).

THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

This chapter reviews information on knowledge management, sustainability, and organizational sustainability together with their interrelation and relevance. The essence of the current study is derived from the core concepts of the theories of sustainable development and knowledge management. Management ideology has become a holistic model within the last decades. It relates to the improvement of every factor of business on a sustained basis (Abbas, 2020).

 

Knowledge Management

As per the findings of Kavalić et al. (2021), the positive influence of knowledge management (KM) extends to enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and fostering organizational development. It is influenced by a number of elements. Studies indicate a robust correlation among tertiary education, economic viability, and sustainable development. Innovation, enterprise sustainability, and financial performance are all closely correlated with knowledge management. At the macro level, government expenditure, investment, entrepreneurial activities, workforce, and information represent some of the factors. In this regard, knowledge management, particularly in terms of gathering, retaining, and distributing intellectual capital, becomes an important function in the decision-making process of an organization. It is fundamentally different from information management because this involves more than just information; it involves a different class of assets. Knowledge management, thus, protects and develops personal knowledge so that it becomes ready for sharing. Applying a knowledge management framework, managers make a way to exploit the basis of sustainability to innovate as well as reproduce intellectual assets with dynamic returns on investments in enabling technologies (Spangler et al., 2014). While knowledge is essential for businesses to have productive skills, inefficiencies might result in ones that are not long-lasting. For this reason, organizations need to include outside expertise and creativity. Developing knowledge from IT data is crucial for long-term capacities (Akram et al., 2018).The knowledge management ideology and the management instrument have the ultimate aim of creating, distributing, and applying data and information to benefit an organization. This ensures business success using knowledge-based viewpoints.

 

Knowledge management comprises the processes of information creation, acquisition, storing, sharing, and utilization. Agile management produces useful information, while knowledge management (KM) affects decisions and behaviors. It can bring high profits in the long run (Hossain et al., 2022). KM is necessary for firms to manage organizational processes and create competencies. It involves understanding customers, markets, competitors, and future technology. In many cases, though, without a plan for integrating knowledge management, this knowledge is not effectively leveraged. (Lopes et al., 2017). (KM) is a more holistic term that includes both the development and utilization of knowledge, which is inherently possessed by human beings and later acquired through education. It puts emphasis on tacit knowledge, the interaction of human beings with each other, and learning beyond technology and managing information. The aims of knowledge management are to present new opportunities, add value, and gain a competitive advantage (Mämmelä et al., 2019). This study focuses on how knowledge management (KM) contributes to several areas of sustainability, and it goes into great length about the following.

 

Sustainability

The English word "sustainability" can refer to a number of concepts, such as the potential to be environmentally sustainable, the rate or degree of sustainability, and the quality of being sustainable. It was used initially in the seventeenth century to refer to the preservation of the important resources, mainly timber, in Britain, France, and Saxony, for military and commercial ends. Sustainability knowledge, or knowledge about the sustainability principles, is often found more often in educational research, especially when it comes to the matter of organizational intelligence, than in academic management literature. (Klingenberg & Rothberg, 2020). Sustainability is important for organizations to meet current needs and protect future generations. The theory of scarcity economics focuses on responsible use of limited resources. Sustainability adoption should focus on social, economic, and environmental dimensions with consideration of trade-offs. High levels of sustainability may result in sustainable development and meeting stakeholder commitments. Hence, all three aspects are beneficial from comprehensive research and a knowledge base (Alketbi & Ahmad, 2023). Sustainability is an important concept in the current economy, and knowledge-based theory is the underpinning of strategic thinking in business. Knowledge is recognized as the most valuable asset and the base for sustainability; however, knowledge and knowledge management processes need to be sustainable.Context, culture, and appropriateness are crucial in the pursuit of sustainability, and there is a focus on community and process. Knowledge-based activities can raise the probability of knowledgeable practices (Gloet, 2006). In a knowledge economy, firms' long-term competitive advantages are determined by their capacities to acquire, transform, and use knowledge-based assets. The strategic assets are more likely to create a lasting competitive advantage through their use in enhancing the competencies of an organization and value-creation processes. These strategic assets may be systematically used to achieve plans, implement value-creating activities, and consequently produce innovative goods or services (Roxas & Chadee, 2016). To attain sustainable development, the sustainability performance of an organization is measured and evaluated in terms of its environmental, social, and economic impact. It involves goal setting, project implementation, tracking progress, and strategy adjustment. Organizations report their performance through sustainability reports and disclosures, using different methods including financial, social, and environmental measures; certifications; qualitative assessment; and composite indexes (Cheng et al., 2023).

 

Organization Sustainability

Organizational sustainability is a three-dimensional model that encompasses economic, social, and environmental pillars. The triple bottom line is an extremely accepted concept as a basis for sustainable management but also raises questions about the business aim of companies if not correctly integrated (Lopes et al., 2017). Organizational sustainability is the essence for firms to mitigate risk, face uncertain conditions, and gain stability in rapidly changing markets. It involves continuous learning and knowledge management, with knowledge management and organizational sustainability positively related (Demir et al., 2021). The 1970s saw a revolution in sustainability, integrating economic, social, and environmental aspects of organizations. Global concerns include environmental degradation, marginalization, and green knowledge search. Sustainability can increase employee commitment and represent sustainability goals. Environmental modernization theory emphasizes modern sciences and technologies as ecological and economic missions. Market policies must address conflicts between economic processes and the environment for sustainable development (Al-Faouri, 2023).

METHODOLOGY

We employed an acknowledged methodological approach to ensure that a literature review of the body of research on the aspect of migrant knowledge management to organization sustainability would yield a well-structured synthesis. We first developed a complex search strategy and subsequently, very precise inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify which papers were relevant to consider. We conducted a comprehensive literature search that involved data extraction, critical evaluation, and synthesis of previous findings. The details of the numerous steps are provided in the following section. Furthermore, we presented systematic reviews according to the PRISMA declaration. For every search phase, we recorded the steps and outcomes by using the PRISMA template. From study discovery and screening to inclusion, the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram showing the study selection process is presented in Figure 1. With the publication of this study, additional information on the PRISMA checklist and PRISMA abstract checklist is available online.

 

Search Terms :( TITLE ( "Knowledge Management" )  AND  TITLE ( "Organization Sustainability" )  OR  TITLE ( "Sustainability" ) )  AND  PUBYEAR  >  2003  AND  PUBYEAR  <  2023  AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( SUBJAREA,  "BUSI" )  OR  LIMIT-TO ( SUBJAREA,  "SOCI" )  OR  LIMIT-TO ( SUBJAREA,  "ARTS" ) )  AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( DOCTYPE,  "ar" ) )  AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( SRCTYPE,  "j" ) )  AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( LANGUAGE,  "English" ) )

 

 

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From the accessed databases, 735 records have been identified to start from. Before screening, 32 duplicates were removed and there thus remained 703 for screening. A total of 463 records are excluded in the screening phase: 235 because they were published outside 2005-2023, 128 because they are in subjects other than Business Management and Accounting, Social Sciences, Psychology, Arts, and Humanities, 72 are not classified as "Articles," one is not a journal article, and 27 are in languages other than English, and that would leave reports sought for retrieval at 240. However, with restricted access, 123 could not be retrieved; thus only 117 reports were assessed for eligibility and subsequently ruled out on subsequent evaluation. Altogether 69 reports were excluded. With a re-analysis of data from 2024 and by following all the rules put in place, 5 additional articles were found, thereby totaling 53 reports included in the review.

 

RQ1: What are the primary studies distributed across different publication years?

 

Fig-1 Distribution of primary studies over publication years

Source: Author's creation

 

Figure 1 reveals that from the year 2016 onwards, there was a trend of consistent increase in the volume of publications. The year 2004 was the starting year of the analytic procedure without any limits on scope to provide an all-around perspective of the trend in publishing. The graph is characterized by a steady trend and the number of publications, especially from 2016, which indicates interest and investment in research from the investigated topic. Trends with an upward direction may be associated with many factors: better research infrastructure, more access to digital platforms of publication, or greater interaction between academics and industry. Trends do not show signs of flattening, so publication growth is expected to persist. Evidence supports the view that, over the last couple of decades, the academic community has been highly interested in this field of research, which has increased knowledge.

 

RQ2: What types of articles are included in the systematic literature review?

 

Fig-2 The analysis of article types

Source: Authors own creation

 

Article types reveal the diversity of research methods. 39 empirical articles represented facts and observations from real life. Systematic reviews, which included six papers providing detailed summaries of existing literature on the topic, were the outcome of systematic reviews. Case studies supplied four papers focusing on in-depth analyses of specific cases or organizations. Three had a bibliometric analysis where the research impact and publishing patterns could be measured by applying quantitative techniques. There was one conceptual article that dealt mainly with idea development and, therefore, theoretical inquiry. Thus, in terms of subject matter, the distribution is rather well-rounded.

 

RQ3: Which Subject Area of journals are most frequently represented in the systematic literature review?

 

Table -1 Category of journals appearing in the SLR

Subject Area

Count

Business, Management and Accounting

21

Computer Science Applications

5

Social Sciences

14

Education

2

Library and Information Sciences

5

Health care

3

Multidisciplinary

3

Total

53

 

SLR demonstrates the presence of subsets of magazines that support research. The largest number of publications falls into the business, management, and accounting field with 21 articles, which signifies a significant focus on business strategy at the intersection with management groups and financial methods, as seen by the body of literature explored. Social sciences are found in second place with 14 papers, indicating much broader social and behavioral implications covered by the research. Computer Science encompasses 5 papers that depict an apparent prevalence of research about technology, digital applications, and their implementation in other areas. The same applies to library and information sciences, with 5 papers showing how knowledge management and information systems are vital for the research. Healthcare magazines carry 3 articles on issues that pertain to the realm of health management and sustainability. Multidisciplinary magazines carry another 3 articles, which indicate cross-disciplinary research activities. Education carries the lowest coverage with only 2 items.

 

RQ4: Which host countries are most commonly reported in the primary studies?

 

Fig 3 Host countries reported in primary studies

 

The geographic dispersion of the information supplied a vast variety of nations. India leads with 8, followed by Brazil and China, both with 6. Italy is slightly behind with 5, while Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, and the USA each have 4. There are 3 records in Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The trend follows this pattern to a greater degree in countries that lie along several continents, especially throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The highest number happens in India, which may be due to the sheer numbers that the country possesses or the prominent occurrence of some institutions there. These nations with 4 cases have been spread across geographical points, which illustrates that it is a problem around the world. Then there is this kind of nation with three incidents that show a reduced level of activity within the data; nevertheless, it is also worthy of achieving a wider outreach into knowledge management and sustainability organizations around

 

Table -2 Results overview

S.no

Author

Journal

Core information

Type

1

(López-Torres, Garza‐Reyes, et al., 2019)

Production planning and control

This research looks at the function of Knowledge Management (KM) in promoting sustainability in company operations and suggests ways for managers to include sustainable operations in their plans. Data from 345 SMEs supports the notion that knowledge management (KM) is a vital choice for long-term adoption. According to the findings, knowledge management offers an alternative to unsustainable operations by emphasizing sales and cost reduction.

Empirical

2

(Kavalić et al., 2021)

Sustainability

The study analyzes knowledge management implementation in Serbian manufacturing enterprises, revealing variations in dimensions and impact levels between domestic and foreign enterprises. Financial performance is a reliable indicator of knowledge management success.

Empirical

3

(spangler et al., 2014)

“Journal of Computer Information Systems”

Research highlights the difficulties experienced by a Fortune 150 industrial business while applying green management techniques. The research used a distributed knowledge management paradigm that includes the belief-action-outcome (BAO) model, business social networking, and Web 2.0. The framework incorporates mobile business intelligence, collaboration capabilities, and data visualization.

Empirical

4

(Chiabrishvili & Zaim, 2018)

“Middle east journal of management”

This study looks into the influence of (KM) practices on organizational sustainability in Kuwait. A regression study reveals a clear linear relationship between KM procedures and sustainability, with knowledge storage being the most important element. Knowledge generation also has a good correlation with sustainability.

Empirical

5

(lópez–morales et al., 2015)

“Artificial intelligence applications in information and communication technologies”

This study describes a multi-agent network for collaborative (KM) in industrial sustainability, with a focus on design, marketing, and distribution stages, as well as environmental concerns and regulatory integration into processes while retaining profitability.

Empirical

6

(chopra et al., 2021)

Journal of cleaner production

The article reviews 1136 peer-reviewed journals from 2001-2021 on knowledge management for sustainability, highlighting its foundational clusters, new knowledge generation across 10 thematic clusters, and presenting a new theory for future research.

Bibliometric analysis

7

(ugwu, 2005)

“Journal of information technology in construction”

The article proposes a framework for sustainable construction management based on a study done in Hong Kong SAR to address difficulties in infrastructure design and management via the use of information and communication technologies.

Empirical

8

(hossain et al., 2022)

Journal of information technology in construction

This article proposes a framework for sustainable knowledge management in the construction sector, based on a study done in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that employs ICT-based decision support for sustainable design and construction.

Empirical

9

(alboliteeh et al., 2022)

Sustainability

A study in Saudi Arabia found that effective knowledge management is crucial for society and healthcare organizations. Factors like gender, managerial position, experience, and education predict sustainability performance. Consistent knowledge management can help organizations innovate, achieve better performance, and ensure long-term success, encouraging workers to invest more.

Empirical

10

(gauthier & zhang, 2020)

“International journal of productivity and performance management”

The research examines discourse in “Green Knowledge Management and Strategic Renewal”, employing discourse theory to assess literature and sustainability initiatives before finding that green knowledge management may successfully address trends.

‘Literature review’

11

(lopes et al., 2017)

“Journal of cleaner production”

“The research investigates a Brazilian family-owned rubber product company's implementation of a strategic sustainability strategy, with an emphasis on knowledge management and open innovation, demonstrating substantial improvements in the company's sustainability culture”.

Case study

12

(mämmelä et al., 2019)

Sustainability

The study offers a novel technology valuation technique (tvm) based on design research methodology, with an emphasis on gathering, modelling, and evaluating product-related knowledge to help in technology selection and sustainability.

Case study

13

(upadhyay & kundu, 2019)

“Vine journal of information and knowledge management systems”

This study investigates the relationship between (KM) techniques in a semi-structured industry and company sustainability, focusing on “micro, small, and medium-sized firms in emerging nations”. It emphasizes the necessity of effective knowledge production and absorption in overcoming obstacles faced by traditional organizations such as handloom co-operatives.

Case study

14

(Akram et al., 2018)

Sustainability

The study investigates the influence of IT competence on performance and competitive advantage, concluding that knowledge management mediates this link in emerging economies.

Empirical

15

(al-faouri, 2023)

“Cogent business & management”

The study, which included 288 IT businesses in Jordan, discovered a favourable association between “green knowledge management and sustainability, with knowledge-based leadership mediating the relationship”. Implementing green technology improves organizational competitiveness, sustainability, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Empirical

16

(yang et al., 2018)

Sustainability

Over the last four decades, China has seen a shift in eating preferences and increasing meat consumption, needing more instruction on healthy diets. A knowledge graph was created to give a complete method to comprehending Chinese food culture and traditional medicine philosophy.

Empirical

17

(abbas, 2020)

“Journal of cleaner production”

The study looks at the link between (TQM) and (CS) in Pakistani industrial and service industries. It investigates how tqm methods may assist businesses in meeting their cs objectives, as well as how knowledge management mediates this connection. The findings indicate that tqm has a considerable favorable influence on cs, with km moderating the link.

Empirical

18

(trotta, 2010)

“Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management”

This research explores sustainable product development tools, knowledge sharing, innovation, and CO2 emissions reduction, emphasizing regulatory compliance as a key design requirement throughout the product lifecycle.

Empirical

19

(jiménez et al., 2021)

Sustainability

This study looks at the relationship between knowledge management (KM), sustainability, and innovation in the tourism business of southern Sonora, Mexico. A questionnaire was issued to 492 organizations, revealing a positive and significant relationship between knowledge management, sustainability, and innovation. Focusing on knowledge management may result in innovation and long-term success.

Empirical

20

(zhang et al., 2021)

Sustainability

The study examines the relationship between total quality management (TQM) and organizational sustainability (OS) in a developing country's manufacturing industry. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, followed by structural equation modeling. The results suggest that TQM has a positive influence on OS, with knowledge management serving as a partial mediator. This study sheds light on how Pakistan's manufacturing industry management promotes organizational sustainability in a circular economy.

Empirical

21

(schmitt, 2018)

“Sustainability”

“DSR” project seeks to create a personal knowledge management (pkm) system to address information overload and digital tool deficiencies, while employing svidt methodology to ensure long-term communication efficacy.

Review

22

(menaouer et al., 2022)

“Indonesian journal of sustainability accounting and management”

The study examines how knowledge management and business intelligence systems affect sustainable performance in Algeria's tourist industry. The study discovered a favourable correlation between knowledge management procedures and sustainability performance. Business intelligence components also improve sustainability performance.

Empirical

23

(bernat et al., 2023)

“Sustainability”

The study looks at the relationship between stakeholder involvement and knowledge management in project management, and finds that both elements considerably improve sustainable practices regardless of project type.

Empirical

24

(karamat et al., 2019)

“International journal of environmental research and public health”

The study identified 19 drivers of knowledge management adoption in Pakistani hospitals, which are classified into ten categories based on their driving-dependent capabilities, with created competitive advantage serving as the basis.

Empirical

25

(bernat, qualharini, castro, et al., 2023)

“Sustainability”

A research conducted by Portuguese-speaking project management specialists found that virtual teams retain stakeholder involvement, knowledge exchange, and sustainability in project management, giving useful insights for improving performance in virtual work settings.

Empirical

26

(gupta & bhattacharya, 2016)

“Journal of information & knowledge management”

A research conducted by Portuguese-speaking project management specialists demonstrates that virtual teams retain stakeholder involvement, knowledge exchange, and sustainability in project management, giving useful insights for improving performance in virtual work settings.

Empirical

27

(Aboelmaged et al., 2023)

Benchmarking-an international journal

The paper has been edited to add Mohamed Battour and Ifzal Ahmad's true affiliations, which are the College of Business Administration at A'Sharqiyah University in Ibra, Oman, and the Faculty of Commerce at Tanta University in Egypt, respectively. The authors regret for the error and appreciate the importance of correct credit.

Literature review

28

(al-rahmi et al., 2019)

Benchmarking-an international journal

The study investigates sustainability in education through big data adoption and knowledge management sharing, demonstrating that perceived utility, simplicity of use, risk, and behavioural intention all have a substantial impact on adoption, while age, culture, and motivators have an impact on knowledge sharing.

Empirical

29

(tajpour et al., 2022)

“Sustainability”

A Research delves into the function of (KM)  in promoting sustainability in technology-driven enterprises in developing markets, emphasizing its significance in encouraging dynamic development and sustainability.

Empirical

30

(Jovanović et al., 2023)

Sustainability

The mining business challenges environmental damage, necessitating long-term strategies for lucrative, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable exploitation. Knowledge management and merging knowledge sources are critical for green innovation, according to a Serbian research.

Empirical

31

(martínez‐navalón et al., 2023)

“Journal of knowledge management”

The study looks at the relationship between digital knowledge management, employee technostress, and organizational sustainability, and it discovers a direct positive correlation. It validates this association without gender differences, making it the first to assess both elements.

Empirical

32

(kaiser et al., 2016)

“Applied environmental education and communication”

This article presents a conceptual architecture for information and (KMS) in sustainability research initiatives, focusing on social networks for mutual exchange and learning. It proposes integrated information and knowledge management for collaborative knowledge development.

Literature Review

33

(ruhanen, 2008)

“Current issues in tourism”

According to a study looking at how academic knowledge about sustainability is transferred to tourism public sector practice in Queensland, Australia, there is a knowledge gap in the tourism industry that needs to be filled. The investigation discovered that the vast amount of knowledge on the issue has not been adequately transferred to the destination level.

Empirical

34

(cheng et al., 2023)

Journal of cleaner production

The study investigates how business intelligence and big data analytics skills affect sustainability performance in manufacturing companies. It finds that while green knowledge management has no effect on sustainability performance, business intelligence does.

Empirical

35

(roxas & chadee, 2016)

“Knowledge management research and practice”

This Paper Presents a survey of 241 smes in the Philippines, the report emphasizes the value of knowledge management in encouraging environmentally friendly business practices among smes in developing nations.

Empirical

36

(martins et al., 2019)

“Journal of cleaner production”

The paper evaluates the literature on knowledge management for sustainability, pointing out research gaps and suggesting areas of interest for future studies in productive systems, small and medium-sized businesses, and academic institutions.

Literature review

37

(garba et al., 2022)

Journal of social economics research

The study examines how financial inclusion affects risk knowledge management, insurance literacy, inclination for taking risks, and economic sustainability in small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. It finds that financial inclusion moderates these interactions, especially in the ABC group.

Empirical

38

(chaurasia et al., 2020)

Journal of knowledge management

Organizations must adapt their interventions to knowledge management systems, openness, and structure to foster shared values for open innovation, involving partners, stakeholders, and active collaboration, thereby enhancing sustainability.

Bibliometric Analysis

39

(xinan jiaotong daxue xuebao,2023)

“Journal of southwest jiaotong university”

This article represents the significance of integrating human sustainability and human capital into the development of green innovation.

Empirical

40

(alqershi et al., 2023)

Journal of innovation and knowledge

Career Sustainability (CS), Human Capital (HC), and Knowledge Management (KM) are examined in connection to one another at Malaysian public universities. The study concludes that KM aspects have a major influence on CS.

Empirical

41

(gloet, 2006)

“Management research news”

In order to improve sustainable leadership and management skills in commercial, environmental, and social justice contexts, this study investigates the relationship between knowledge management and human resource management.

Conceptual

42

(alketbi & ahmad, 2023)

“International journal of organizational analysis”

While the study did not provide compelling evidence of a positive relationship, it does enhance productivity and community well-being by investigating the impacts of CSR, green innovation, and knowledge management on sustainable practices in UAE manufacturing businesses.

Empirical

43

(demir et al., 2021)

“Knowledge management research and practice”

“Weak document storage capacities impede knowledge development, according to a study that examines the influence of knowledge management on organizational sustainability in ISO 9001-certified and non-certified businesses in the Kurdistan Region”.

Empirical

44

(klingenberg & rothberg, 2020)

“Electronic journal of knowledge management”

Making the shift to sustainable business models and lifestyles is mandated by the “UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (sdgs)”. Because of inadequate knowledge management and a lack of understanding, progress has been slow. A proposed method for acquiring information about sustainability involves three steps.

Review

45

(arduini et al., 2023)

“Journal of knowledge management”

This study examines the relationship between sustainability and (KM) in corporate culture and reputation, with a focus on the top 40 Italian corporations. The findings indicate higher reputational advantages, economic value, and long-term value generation while enhancing stakeholder wealth.

Bibliometric analysis

46

(da silva et al., 2023)

International journal of operations and production management

The study found that customer selection is critical for sustainability knowledge learning in a global coffee supplier's supply chain. It implies that shared knowledge is acquired through various learning cycles, which promotes sustainability.

Case study

47

(liu & dong, 2021)

“International journal of contemporary hospitality management”

This Article examines the influence of blockchain technology on service improvement in tourism and hospitality operations, highlighting the relationship between knowledge management, sustainability marketing, and consumer interest, and offering practical implications.

Empirical

48

(manab & aziz, 2019)

“Management science letters”

“The study investigates the impact of knowledge management on the link between organizational resilience and firm survival in Malaysian publicly traded companies, emphasizing the relevance of effective risk management techniques”.

Empirical

49

(Budur et al., 2024)

Journal of the Knowledge Economy

The results of this study potentially expand the understanding of the knowledge

Empirical

management processes and their effects on the sustainable development of universities in developing countries

50

(Abdulmuhsin et al., 2024)

Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration.

The study reveals that PGI, KM procedures, and AI significantly impact oil and gas companies. Sustainability and trust are key moderators, influencing the linkages between AI, KM, and PGI. The benefits of AI and KM on green innovation are boosted by trust and sustainability commitments.

Empirical

51

(Georgakellos et al., 2024)

Sustainability

Knowledge management processes enhance innovation and contribute to a firm's ESG objectives. They optimize resource use, promote workforce diversity, enhance community relations, and assure corporate governance best practices. Integrating knowledge management supports operational targets and broader sustainability objectives.

Empirical

52

(Jones et al., 2024)

 Knowledge Management Research & Practice

Indigenous knowledge management favorably affected food security in this environment.  Integrating Indigenous knowledge with contemporary farming methods might boost productivity and sustainability

Empirical

53

(Nasir et al., 2024)

VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems

The research demonstrates the considerable influence of knowledge management on performance via green practices, proposing that businesses must assure sustainable performance through knowledge development, acquisition, sharing, and application.

Empirical

 

This study recommends that knowledge management is key to achieving sustainability in most industries and is measured based on the aspect of financial feasibility. Differences in applying knowledge management by local and foreign enterprises within Serbia are described, as well as the issues of a Fortune 150 company using green management practices with the model of distributed knowledge management. The paper also underlines the positive linkage between knowledge management, sustainability, and innovation in different sectors of the economy, including healthcare, tourism, construction, and knowledge-based leadership. In Pakistan, TQM techniques help to achieve CS objectives; however, in Jordan, green KM and sustainability are positively linked. In China, a knowledge graph reveals changes in eating habits and more meat consumption. Innovative ideas include multi-agent networks for collaborative knowledge management in industrial sustainability as well as personal knowledge management systems that help overcome information overload and inadequacies of digital tools. In addition, the project studies big data adoption and knowledge sharing in education for sustainability, financial inclusion implications on risk KM, insurance literacy, risk-taking inclination, and economic sustainability in SME

CONCLUSION AND FINDINGS

In conclusion, the majority of study findings underline the crucial role knowledge management plays in promoting environmentally friendly business practices. Effective knowledge management has been linked to favorable sustainability outcomes, spanning from financial performance to environmental issues, in SMEs, manufacturing businesses, and IT organizations. Numerous studies have shown that knowledge management contributes to organizational sustainability by acting as a mediator in the relationship between several factors, such as IT capability, stakeholder participation, and total quality management (TQM). This highlights the need to integrate knowledge management into overarching organizational plans. The findings highlight applications unique to the sector, including green knowledge management in tourism, sustainable construction management, and tools for creating sustainable products. According to this research, attaining sustainable goals requires tailoring knowledge management techniques to the unique requirements and issues of many businesses.

 

RQ5: What are the research prospects surrounding knowledge management in the context of sustainability and organizational sustainability?

The present emphasis is on research that is connected to the integration of knowledge management and communication approaches with Sustainable Development Goals to better make sustainability programs successful across sectors (Russ, 2021). Current research focuses on KM to promote sustainable entrepreneurship, ensuring there is a balance between the social, environmental, and economic goals to effect the creation of successful and responsible company models (Alkathiri et al., 2024). The current research analyzes how KM procedures may affect organizational learning and sustainability, therefore the possibility of boosting flexibility along with long-term sustainability owing to enhanced learning and knowledge practice (S and J, 2021). The scope focuses on the effect of newly developing technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain on knowledge management techniques since there has been an attempt toward improved and creative ways to achieve sustainable development (Russ, 2021). The present focus is on the scopes and influence of enhancing sustainability practices through using knowledge management (KM) methods in sectors such as production, of health, education, and the agricultural sector, which will address challenges or opportunities specific to their business (Smuts and Van Der Merwe, 2022).

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