Journal of Economic and Leadership
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): March: Journal of Economic and Leadership

Transforming Institutional Pressure into Sustainable Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review of Intellectual Capital, Organizational Learning, and Firm Performance

Mohammad Chaidir (STIE Kasih Bangsa)
Benardi (STIE Kasih Bangsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study examines how institutional pressure can be transformed into sustainable innovation through intellectual capital and organizational learning to enhance firm performance. Using a qualitative systematic literature review (QSLR), the study synthesizes relevant empirical and theoretical literature concerning institutional pressure, intellectual capital, organizational learning, sustainable innovation, and firm performance. The findings indicate that regulatory, normative, and imitative pressures can stimulate organizations to develop strategic knowledge resources and strengthen organizational learning capabilities. Intellectual capital, comprising human, structural, and relational resources, provides the foundation for knowledge creation and innovation, while organizational learning facilitates the acquisition, integration, and application of knowledge in response to institutional demands. Sustainable innovation subsequently functions as an important mechanism linking these capabilities to improved firm performance. The study proposes an integrated pathway in which institutional pressure becomes a strategic stimulus for capability development, sustainable innovation, and long-term organizational competitiveness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbl

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economic and Leadership, is a journal that presents in-depth studies on economics and leadership from various perspectives published by LPPM STIE Kasih Bangsa. With a focus on the intersection between economics and management, the journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, ...