Research that examines the correlation of human resource management

practices and knowledge management showed inconsistencies in findings,

and differences in perspective in understanding those two variables. Previous

studies confirmed the effect of HRM practices on knowledge management in

organizations. However, a number of studies did not show a significant effect

between the two. Therefore, a study of the development of socio-cultural factors

is needed to strengthen this practice. The authors propose the concept of collaborative

agility capital developed from a synthesis of social exchange theory

and resource-based theory of organization. This competency is expected to

contribute meaningfully to improve the quality of knowledge management

process in the organization. This article also provides direction on research to

test this conceptual novelty.