The nexus of transactional leadership, knowledge sharing behavior and organizational creativity: empirical evidence from construction workers in Jakarta

Abstract

PurposeThis research aims to examine the role of knowledge sharing (KS) as mediation in the relationship between transactional leadership (TSL) and organizational creativity (OC) among construction workers in Jakarta.Design/methodology/approachThe population in this research was the construction workers working in Jakarta. The sample used in this research consisted of 210 respondents. The validity of the hypothesis model was analyzed using the structural equation modeling–partial least squares (SEM-PLS) approach with the help of SmartPLS 3.2.8.FindingsTSL affects KS and OC. Another most important thing is that KS acts as a partial mediator for the relationship of TSL to OC.Originality/valueOriginality in this research is the use of variable KS to mediate the relationship between TSL and OC in the research conducted in the scope of construction in Jakarta. Other theoretical implications for TSL are added by this research. This research has never been conducted in the construction sector in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Editorial

“…Finally, creativity to find new solutions beyond seemingly impossible situations is a foundational idea (Sońta, 2022), but needs forms of leadership which embrace collective societal and planetary health and which usurps economic gain (Dwi Baskoro, 2022). This highlights the importance of a previous JWAM special issue which demonstrated practical case examples of how applied methodologies can deliver novel and creative solutions (Scott et al , 2020).…”

“…To facilitate deep change, onboarding (Jeske and Olson, 2022) and coaching are critical and provide a wide range of positive contributions to transitions (Wang et al, 2022). Duringand importantly beyondinitial work socialisation, empathy is also critical to change (Lambert et al, 2022) especially for the different circumstances people experience in their life (Ochrach et al, 2022).Finally, creativity to find new solutions beyond seemingly impossible situations is a foundational idea (So nta, 2022), but needs forms of leadership which embrace collective societal and planetary health and which usurps economic gain (Dwi Baskoro, 2022). This highlights the importance of a previous JWAM special issue which demonstrated practical case examples of how applied methodologies can deliver novel and creative solutions (Scott et al, 2020).In sum, in times where peace is challenged, action (through applied methodologies), empathy and creativity are themes which remain highly relevant.…”