Leadership and Knowledge Sharing

Abstract

Knowledge processes and leadership and management have both been central to discussions within the academic literature. While the number of empirical studies looking at the interaction between these dimensions has been limited. Within this study structural equation modelling using SMART PLS is utilised to identify the implications when determining the most effective leadership styles for achieving knowledge transfer. It was found that a combined leadership approach was the most effective when considering knowledge processes through the SECI model. The study contributes to the literature by allowing us to identify specific leadership style attributes being matched to specific knowledge process stages for achieving maximum impact. The study also allowed us to test empirically the suitability of the leadership and knowledge constructs within the UAE.

The Roles of Knowledge Sharing in Mediating the Effect of Self-Efficacy and Self-Leadership Toward Innovative Behavior

“…The direct influence self-leadership to knowledge sharing is shown through the path coefficient of 0.459 with p-value of 0.000<0.05. It is said that self-leadership has a significant positive effect on knowledge sharing (Masood, Shahzad and Nosheen, 2011;Bradshaw, 2015). Chebbi and Oztel (2015) in their research also prove that self-leadership influences the knowledge sharing.…”

Comparing Work-Related Values of US, Canadian, Chinese, Iranian, and Moroccan Business Students: Multi-Theory Perspective

“…These factors further play a role in the work-related values and attitudes of students and their view of job opportunities. The leadership style can assist students in overcoming communication barriers at work during initial stages and inspire them to more collaboration which builds stronger ties and knowledge sharing behavior (Bradshaw et al, 2015). The multiple concepts and theories addressed in this study will reveal that such cultural syndromes do exist in each comparison country.…”

The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Organizational Performance

“…In particular, transformational leaders are deemed to have a clear positive impact on the knowledge sharing behaviour of employees as they lead and facilitate the process. According to Bradshaw, Chebbi and Oztel (2015), good leaders know and understand the importance of knowledge sharing in the organization which is why they highly encourage employees to be more open and to communicate to exchange knowledge. For one, transformational leaders are good at empowering employees through effective facilitation and motivation to contribute to the knowledge sharing process.…”