investigating the mediating role of knowledge management between environmental uncertainty and organizational innovation (case study: medium and large companies of mashhad industrial zones)

in today's dynamic and uncertain environment, knowledge is a strategic source for organizations to gain the competitive advantage and innovation. in this research, we have investigated mediating role of knowledge management between environmental uncertainty and organizational innovation. data was collected through questionnaire from 89 large and medium sized manufacturing companies in suburb mashhad city. results of structural equation modeling using pls software supported and confirmed mediating role of knowledge management between environmental uncertainty and organizational innovation. it was also concluded from research outcome that environmental uncertainty increases the application of knowledge management in organizations, which in turn has an effect on organizational innovation.