The Impact of The Ethical Leadership and Knowledge sharing on the Employees Creativity: An Investigation of Saudi Companies

Abstract

This study addresses contemporary issues pertinent to both business research and practice, focusing on leadership roles, knowledge sharing, and their influence on employee creativity a topic with limited local research attention. Specifically, it examines the ethical dimension of leadership and the role of knowledge sharing in enhancing employee creativity within organizations. The study's primary purpose is to scrutinize the impact of ethical leadership, characterized by integrity and fairness, on employee creativity, as well as the effects of supportive knowledge sharing by leaders. Key inquiries include the examination of leadership integrity and fairness on employee creativity, and the influence of knowledge sharing support on creativity. Employing a theoretical model derived from literature, the research methodology employs surveys to test hypotheses and gather data from a sample of 250 employees across diverse industries. One of the study’s key findings is that ethical leadership positively affects employee creativity. Employees engage in successful knowledge sharing, contributing to creativity both within their job roles and across organizational knowledge domains. Practically, the study underscores the importance of ethical leadership and knowledge exchange in fostering employee creativity within Saudi enterprises, particularly emphasizing the educational level. Its findings fill a crucial gap in this area, offering valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners. In terms of originality and value, this study represents a recent and quantitative exploration of a topic that has been relatively overlooked. By investigating the impacts of leader integrity, fairness, and knowledge sharing on employee creativity, it provides meaningful contributions to unexplored areas of employee output. However, the study acknowledges certain limitations. It was conducted solely in Saudi Arabia and across various sectors. Future research could explore different countries or specific sectors to enable comparative analyses. Additionally, qualitative or mixed-method approaches could provide deeper insights into employee creativity. Moreover, future studies could delve into how organizations define and measure creativity, further enriching our understanding of this complex phenomenon.