Abstract
PurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate the role of knowledge sharing (KS) culture in leveraging knowledge management (KM) strategy and human resource (HR) strategy to improve business performance (BP).Design/methodology/approachA structured questionnaire survey was distributed to 120 randomly selected companies in Kuwait. A total of 392 valid responses were collected and tested using a structural equation model. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS and LISREL software to verify the research hypotheses.FindingsThe results revealed the impact of the mediating variable KS culture on the enhancement of BP. Both KM strategy and HR strategy were observed to have a positive direct effect on KS culture.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that top management should make efforts to cultivate a KS culture to achieve better BP and future success.Originality/valueThe primary research contribution is the conceptual model for the role of KS culture as a mediator between KM strategy, HR strategy and BP.
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