Mediating role of knowledge management among human capital, leadership and business growth

Abstract

The Thai food industry has faced the crisis but government has devised strategies and policies to revitalize the industry successfully. Thailand is considered as one of the most attractive destinations in the world for international tourists and expected to remain attractive destination due to its landscape, culture and tourism opportunities. The current research effort investigated the business growth influenced by efficient human capital, suitable leadership style and effective knowledge management practices. The study found that human capital influences the knowledge management and business growth, the leadership also found to be statistically significant that it influences the knowledge management and business growth, moreover the mediation role of knowledge management has been reported as statistically significant, that effective knowledge management practices fully mediates relation among leadership, human capital and business growth. The study was conducted during pandemic restrictions, the future studies must be conducted with larger sample size and in comparison, with other related associated industries.