Resumen de Investigation the Relationship Between Main Sources Knowledge Acquisition and Open Innovation at the Second Managerial Levels of the General Directorate of Traffic

Hashim Jabbar Majeed, Saadia Haief Kadhumb

• Purpose: This study aims to examine and investigate the main sources of knowledge acquisition for individuals at the middle management levels and determine the relationship (degree of correlation and influence) between the variables of the study   Theoretical framework: Recent and future studies literature reported the need for, knowledge acquisition takes place, and the best methods are those that come from outside sources such as partners, competitors, suppliers, and customers, as best practices when compared to other institutions.

    Design/methodology/approach: this study used the scientific methodology based on knowledge analysis, it used a questionnaire that was created taking into account the scientific requirements, Two main hypotheses have been developed. And it consisted of a sample of individuals who depended on learning new things, most similar to knowledge processes. The second organizational level of the General Traffic Department and (63) other individuals were used to generate this sample and adopted computer statistics (SPSS. V. 24) to analyze and process data and information   Findings: The results concluded and found that the variables of acquiring knowledge and open innovation had a positive correlation and impact, as the variable (partners) obtained the highest correlation value.

    Research, Practical & Social implications: Managers can find new visions and indicators for applying the knowledge acquisition system, and identifying their impact on achieving open innovation.

    Originality/value: The value of the study is to enhance the understanding of the literature related to The Relationship Between Main Sources of Knowledge Acquisition And Open Innovation by analysis, and provides an applied conception.