Knowledge-oriented Leadership Research Articles

Enhancing organizational performance through knowledge-oriented leadership: the neglected role of employee creative work behavior and digital citizenship behavior in IT industry

PurposeDrawing upon Drucker’s theory of productivity, this study proposes to examine the relationship between knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL) and knowledge worker performance (KWP) within the Chinese information technology (IT) industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, this study examines the direct connection between KWP and organizational performance (OP), as well as mediated via employee creative work behavior (ECWB), and digital citizenship behavior (DCB).Design/methodology/approachThe data for the research was collected from a sample size of 322 individuals working in the IT industry context in China, with varying levels of seniority (lower, middle and upper). The relationship was examined by employing Smart PLS 4 in a current study.FindingsThe study findings revealed a significant and conspicuous effect of KOL on KWP. The outcomes divulged the fact that KOL has a positive impact on the ECWB, and DCB improves the performance of knowledge workers, resulting in an overall augmentation in the organizational performance of the IT industry.Originality/valuePresently, there exist a scarcity of substantial empirical studies to thoroughly examine the influence of KOL, ECWB, DCB, KWP and OP in the domain of Chinese IT industry research, particularly in the setting of the pandemic. The study makes a substantial contribution to the extant literature on the topic via empirically examining the association among KOL, KWP and organizational performance, as well as evaluating the mediation mechanism of both employee creative work behavior and digital citizenship behavior.

Nexus of knowledge oriented leadership and knowledge worker performance in Chinese higher education institutions: a post-pandemic behavioral analysis

PurposeIn the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak understanding the behavioral dynamics and role of knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL) in driving knowledge worker performance (KWP) is paramount for organizations striving to adapt and thrive in the post-pandemic era. Drawing on the path-goal theory, this study explores the impact of KOL on KWP. In addition, this study seeks to examine both the direct and indirect influences of KOL on KWP via digital orientation (DO) and digital citizenship practices (DCP), especially for higher education institutions (HEIs) located in China.Design/methodology/approachThe sample consisted of 319 academic staff from HEIs in China. The study used Smart-PLS 4.0 for analytical examination.FindingsThe results indicate that the impact of knowledge-oriented leadership on KWP is negligible. Furthermore, DCP and DO partially mediate the relationship between KOL and KWP. The findings of this research have practical implications for Chinese HEIs and organizations across industries, providing insights into how to navigate the complexities of the post-pandemic work environment and effectively harness digitalization to optimize the KWP.Research limitations/implicationsThe implications of this research extend beyond the HEIs, providing organizations in various industries with evidence-based strategies to promote effective leadership, foster digital skills, and cultivate a culture of digital citizenship in the post-pandemic work landscape.Originality/valueDespite the increasing significance of KOL in the higher education sector, there is a dearth of studies establishing a relationship between KOL and KWP in HEIs. The present study seeks to fill this gap by examining the association among KOL, KWP, DO, and DCP in HEIs during the post-pandemic. This research provides significant contributions to the existing literature on the topic by scientifically exploring the association between KOL and KWP by examining the intervention mechanism of both digital citizenship practices and digital orientation.

Absorptive capacity for market knowledge and knowledge creation outcomes: the case of Thai SMEs

ABSTRACT Absorptive Capacity (ACAP) helps firms acquire, assimilate, and utilise new knowledge. Drawing on crucial managerial perspectives, this study employs a Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) to scrutinise the various dimensions of ACAP (e.g. routines versus extra work, organisational culture, leadership, and the trustworthiness of knowledge sources) concerning market knowledge and knowledge creation outcomes (e.g. knowledge creation activities and firm’s private knowledge) among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand. The findings indicate that all dimensions, with the exception of extra work, contribute significantly to the augmentation of firm-specific knowledge. However, only routines and knowledge-oriented leadership demonstrate a positive association with knowledge-creation activities. The results suggested that managers and top executives of SMEs should emphasise non-financial rewards more, create knowledge learning routines, and support the learning culture to enhance the ACAP for market knowledge.

The impact of potential and realized absorptive capacity on open innovation: the moderating role of knowledge-oriented leadership

Purpose This study aims to analyze the effects of the components of absorptive capacity (ACAP) – potential absorptive capacity (PACAP) and realized absorptive capacity (RACAP) on inbound and outbound open innovation (OI). In addition, this study investigates the moderating role that knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL) plays in the relationship between ACAP and OI. Design/methodology/approach This research adopts a quantitative approach, using structural equation modeling, in a sample of 218 companies in the Brazilian manufacturing sector, using a random sampling technique and self-administered questionnaire. Findings The results indicate that while PACAP positively influences inbound and outbound OI, RACAP has a significant relationship only with outbound OI. In addition, KOL moderates the significant relationships between PACAP and RACAP and OI, indicating that the development of a leadership that fosters learning and interaction between employees and sectors of the organization impacts the innovation results of companies in the manufacturing sector. Practical implications This study also shows that managers must have an active role in the construction of an organizational context that supports learning through initiatives that encourage the process of trial and error, teamwork and cooperation between employees. Originality/value This research advances previous studies by relating the two components of ACAP (PACAP and RACAP) with the two OI models (inbound and outbound), in addition to analyzing the moderating role that KOL plays in this relationship between ACAP and OI.

Bridging the Gap Between Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C): Thought Leadership in Industrial Marketing-A Systematic Review of the Literature and Propositions.

This article examines the important role of thought leadership in bridging the gap between business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) in the context of industrial marketing. By conducting a systematic literature review of 20 related articles, this research identifies key factors such as transformational leadership, knowledge-oriented leadership, ethical leadership, adaptability, collaboration, and innovation as important elements in designing effective leadership strategies. Findings from various studies highlight the need for a holistic and adaptive approach in managing differences between B2B and B2C, and formulate propositions that can form the basis for future research. This article provides important insights for practitioners and academics in understanding how thought leadership can act as an effective link between these two different business models.

The Influence of Knowledge-Oriented Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior in SMEs with Knowledge Sharing as a Mediator

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been one of the business sectors significantly affected by the changes brought about by Covid-19. Many MSMEs have successfully overcome the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Particularly, leadership patterns focusing on knowledge, or knowledge-oriented leadership, have emerged as one of the key factors for MSME leaders to develop their businesses. In addition to leadership patterns, MSMEs also emphasize innovative work behavior within the workplace environment, complemented by communication systems focused on knowledge sharing. This study examines the relationship between leadership patterns and knowledge-focused communication towards innovative behavior within the workplace environment. The research involved 600 MSME employees scattered across Indonesia. The study utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the assistance of SmartPLS in data management processes. The findings of this study indicate that knowledge-oriented leadership significantly and positively impacts the development of innovative work behavior within the MSME workplace environment. Furthermore, knowledge sharing significantly serves as a mediator for the relationship between knowledge-oriented leadership and the enhancement of innovative work behavior within the MSME workplace environment.

Determinants of innovation performance: influence of knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge sharing and organizational justice

Purpose Due to the vital role of innovation for firms to respond to the change and achieve competitive advantage, the purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL) on innovation performance via the mediating role of knowledge sharing (KS). This study also explores the moderating role of organizational justice in the relationship between KS and innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach Analysis of moment structures and structural equation modeling are applied to examine the relationship among the latent factors in the proposed research model using data collected from 335 participants in 121 manufacturing and service firms in Vietnam. Findings The findings revealed that KOL serves as a key precursor to foster innovation performance directly or indirectly through active and passive KS behaviors. In addition, the paper highlights the moderating role of organizational justice in strengthening the impact of KS activities on innovation performance. Research limitations/implications By highlighting the important role of KOL for stimulating KS behaviors, this paper provides a valuable understanding and novel approach for firms to improve innovation performance. The research findings support the idea that building a climate of justice is crucial to enhance the effects of KS on innovation performance. Originality/value This study contributes to bridging the research gaps in the literature and advances the insights of how KOL directly and indirectly stimulates innovation performance via mediating roles of active and passive KS processes under the climate of justice.

Promoting enterprise eco-innovation through traditional ecological knowledge: the role of knowledge integration capability and knowledge-oriented leadership

Knowledge is a strategic resource that is required for eco-innovation. Although past research has examined different types of knowledge on enterprise eco-innovation, how traditional ecological knowledge influences enterprise eco-innovation remains understudied. This study seeks to investigate traditional ecological knowledge on eco-innovation in order to bridge the aforementioned research gap. The study also considers knowledge integrative capability as a mediator variable and knowledge-oriented leadership as a moderator variable. The proposed conceptual model was empirically tested on 294 Botswana enterprises. The study used a quantitative approach to collect and analyze data. Our results indicate that traditional ecological knowledge positively influences eco-innovation. Additionally, the study found that knowledge integrative capability mediates the relationship between traditional ecological knowledge and positively influences eco-innovation. While knowledge-oriented leadership positively moderates traditional ecological knowledge, knowledge integrative capability and eco-innovation. On the basis of our findings, we emphasize the need for businesses to harvest traditional ecological knowledge by forming strong partnerships with local communities. Further discussion is devoted to implications and future research directions.

Revising the links of Knowledge-oriented leadership on innovation in higher education institutions: the mediating role of knowledge sharing

Revising the links of Knowledge-oriented leadership on innovation in higher education institutions: the mediating role of knowledge sharing

The Influence of Green Leadership and Entrepreneurship on the Sustainability of Manufacturing Companies: Mediation of Green Innovation and Knowledge Management

<em>The industrial sector is one of the main contributors to Indonesia's economic development and GDP. However, the growth of the manufacturing industry cannot be separated from negative effects such as waste or emissions produced. The industrial sector is under pressure to immediately reduce the impact of its production emissions and waste on the environment. It needs to transform in a greener direction to improve the company's sustainability performance which consists of 3 aspects, namely economic, environmental, and social. This research will examine the influence of green transformational leadership, knowledge-oriented leadership, and green entrepreneurial orientation on corporate sustainability performance through the mediating role of green innovation and knowledge management processes. The research will be carried out using qualitative methods on 133 manufacturing industries in Indonesia with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the Partial Least Square (PLS) method to test the hypothesis. The results of this research show that the role of mediation has a positive influence on the company's sustainability performance, especially the knowledge management process which can act as a mediator between green transformational leadership, knowledge-oriented leadership, and green entrepreneurial orientation and the company's sustainability performance.</em>

Knowledge-oriented leadership for improved coordination as a solution to relationship conflict: effects on innovation capabilities

ABSTRACT This paper analyzes knowledge-oriented leadership and coordination as factors that help organisations to reduce conflicts in workplace relationships, with the aim of improving innovation capabilities. To date, these factors remain underexplored in the hotel industry, the future sustainability of which depends on the development of new services and business processes. This paper proposes a series of hypotheses about the role of knowledge-oriented leadership and coordination in developing an environment that is conducive to reducing conflicts, the result of which is an improvement in the innovation capabilities of hotel establishments. The hypothesised relationships between variables have been tested by means of structural equation modelling using SmartPLS 4.0. The results show that innovation capabilities improve when hotel establishments implement this type of leadership adequately as, with the use of knowledge management tools, the coordination of tasks is improved, thereby reducing the negative effects of workplace relationship conflict.

Molding the Future: The Integral Role of Leadership Styles in Shaping Organizational Success

This research provides a comprehensive examination of various leadership styles and their impact on organizational success. The study delves into the characteristics and effects of transformational, transactional, autocratic, democratic, authentic, spiritual, knowledge-oriented, and leadership commitment styles on key organizational outcomes such as employee satisfaction, innovation, and financial performance. Transformational leadership is highlighted for its ability to inspire and engage employees, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and adaptability. Transactional leadership, while effective in stable and predictable environments, shows limitations in dynamic settings requiring creativity. Autocratic leadership, often associated with diminished employee morale, contrasts with democratic leadership, which promotes employee participation and satisfaction. Authentic leadership emerges as a significant contributor to a positive organizational climate, emphasizing ethical behavior and trust. Spiritual leadership is recognized for aligning personal and organizational values, enhancing job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Knowledge-oriented leadership is identified as crucial in technology-driven sectors for fostering innovation and managing complex information flows. Leadership commitment is emphasized for its role in driving organizational change and performance. The study concludes that effective leadership requires adaptability and contextual awareness, with no single style being universally effective. The findings suggest that a blend of leadership styles, tailored to specific organizational contexts, can lead to enhanced organizational performance and success. This research contributes to the field of organizational behavior by providing insights into the effective application of diverse leadership styles in varying organizational contexts.

Nexus of business intelligence capabilities, firm performance, firm agility, and knowledge-oriented leadership in the Jordanian high-tech sector

The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of business intelligence capabilities on firm performance, with a specific emphasis on the role of firm agility and the impact of knowledge-oriented leadership within this association. The paper used a quantitative approach using data from a sample of 237 participants randomly chosen from a pool of 34 high-tech companies in Jordan. The study included a diverse range of participants, including individuals occupying various professions, such as managers, supervisors, analysts, and other relevant positions. This broad sample was selected to provide a full comprehension of the influence of business intelligence capabilities on firm performance. This approach allowed for the inclusion of various organizational levels and views, therefore capturing a wide range of insights. The study used the partial least squares modeling technique to analyze cross-sectional data to investigate the proposed model. The findings of this analysis, with a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.05, elucidate that the capabilities of business intelligence exert a substantial influence on the agility of a firm, subsequently affecting the firm’s overall performance. Moreover, firm agility mediates the correlation between its business intelligence capabilities and firm performance. Additionally, knowledge-oriented leadership moderates the effect of business intelligence capabilities on firm agility.

Knowledge-Oriented Leadership, Psychological Safety, Employee Voice, and Innovation

Aim/Purpose: The truism is that leadership fosters or restricts innovation behaviours in organisations, but the extent to which it does depends on the leadership style in practice. This study focuses on one of the contemporary leadership styles, knowledge-oriented leadership [KOL], which has received scant attention in research. In doing so, the contextual factors of psychological safety [PS] and employee voice [EV] were applied to determine how KOL influences are channeled to innovation at the individual level. Methodology: Data were collected from 347 academic staff in public universities in Southern Nigeria and subjected to a partial least square [PLS] analytical procedure for data treatment and hypotheses testing using the SmartPLS 3 software for variance-based structural equation modelling. Contribution: The study formed an integrated research framework that links knowledge-oriented leadership and innovation by accounting for the contextual mechanisms of psychological safety and employee voice. Findings: The PLS results demonstrated that the knowledge-oriented leadership and innovation relationship was positive and significant, and this relationship was partially mediated by two variables, namely, PS and EV. Furthermore, the two mediating variables channeled KOL’s influence on innovation in a sequence. Recommendation for Researchers: Organisations need to consider the practical application of KOL to improve innovation outcomes considerably. By this, leadership training programs should include modules, courses, or topics on KOL to engender the formation of requisite managerial skills. More so, they should consider the criterion of demonstrable KOL abilities for leadership selection and recruitment. As a personal development initiative, managers can attend leadership development programmes as well as obtain certification in knowledge management to improve their KOL abilities. This initiative should be encouraged and supported by organisations. In all, the human resource management framework should be responsive to the dynamics of the knowledge economy regarding leadership. Given that PS and EV function as mediators, organisations should actively cultivate an environment enabling interpersonal risky behaviours founded on trust, respect, and cooperation and encourage/support employees who demonstrate such behaviour accordingly. In this line, they should create and sustain a supportive environment that positively reinforces voice decisions and behaviours. Future Research: The study only determined the links between KOL, PS, EV, and innovation in public universities in Southern Nigeria. Other studies may examine the linkages in other knowledge-intensive organisations as well as expand the geographic scope to make for better generality of findings. Future studies should look at other underlying mechanisms that can affect the KOL-innovation relationship, such as psychological capital, work engagement, work commitment, etc. The role of moderators can be identified and introduced to this integrative framework to demonstrate the conditions affecting the linkages.

The impact of knowledge-oriented leadership on innovation performance with e-based knowledge management system as mediating variable

This study investigates how knowledge-oriented leadership impacts on innovation performance both directly and indirectly mediated electronic based knowledge management systems (e-based KMS). Where, electronic knowledge management system consists of knowledge management infrastructures, and knowledge management processes. Primary data was obtained through a questionnaire given to 110 managers or directors of the manufacturing company as respondents. In addition, data were also obtained through observation techniques, and interviews with respondents. Both descriptive statistical analysis, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was used as an analysis method. The findings suggest that knowledge-oriented leadership has a positive, direct, and significant influence on knowledge management infrastructures as well as knowledge management processes. However, knowledge-oriented leadership has no direct influence on innovation performance. The findings also indicate that electronic knowledge management systems that consist of knowledge management infrastructures, and knowledge management processes have a direct, positive, and significant influence on innovation performance. This study suggested that there are two key pathways for businesses to improve their innovation performance i.e.: enhancing the technological, cultural, and structural infrastructure of the company, and enhancing knowledge creation, use, and utilization.

The influence of supply chain and knowledge-oriented leadership on the performance of village financial system operators and its implications on the level of village welfare

The influence of supply chain and knowledge-oriented leadership on the performance of village financial system operators and its implications on the level of village welfare

Knowledge-oriented leadership and innovative performance: role of creative self-efficacy and organisational climate in software industry of Pakistan

Knowledge-oriented leadership and innovative performance: role of creative self-efficacy and organisational climate in software industry of Pakistan

Knowledge-Oriented Leadership and Tacit and Explicit Knowledge-Sharing Behaviors: A Moderated Mediation Model of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy

Purpose - Drawing from social cognitive theory, the present study examines the impact of knowledge-oriented leadership on knowledge sharing behaviors (tacit and explicit). Moreover, this study examines the intervening effect of self-efficacy between the relationship of knowledge-oriented leadership and knowledge sharing behaviors (tacit and explicit). Furthermore, this study investigates the moderating role of emotional intelligence between the relationship of knowledge-oriented leadership and self-efficacy. Study Design/Methodology/Approach - Two hundred and ninety-five permanent employees of service sector organizations (i.e., banking, telecommunication, and media) voluntarily participated in a data collection survey which was conducted using a three-week temporal separation method. Data was analyzed using statistical software, i.e., SPSS and Smart-PLS to assess the reliability and validity of the constructs and test the direct, indirect, moderation, and moderated mediation relationships of the variables. Findings - The findings showed that knowledge-oriented leadership strongly predicts tacit and explicit knowledge-sharing behaviors, and self-efficacy mediated this relationship. Moreover, results support the moderation of emotional intelligence between knowledge-oriented leadership and self-efficacy. Research Limitations- To bring a deeper understanding of how organizational and personal factors influence the knowledge-sharing behaviors of the employees, future research should investigate the potential mediating mechanisms, i.e., trust in leadership and learning goal orientation and the moderating role of psychosocial safety climate using the specific leadership style, i.e., adaptive, and humble leadership. Originality/Novelty- The findings of this study suggest that organizations focus on the enhancement of knowledge-related skills of the management which encourages the subordinates for higher self-efficacy regarding the sharing of tacit and explicit knowledge. Moreover, this study highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence for the enhancement of self-efficacy; also, emotional intelligence indirectly helps individuals demonstrate knowledge-sharing behaviors (tacit and explicit).

Network Embeddedness and Company Competitiveness

ABSTRACT The purpose of the paper is to create a research model which analyses the impact of companies’ network embeddedness on their competitiveness through the lenses of knowledge cooperation in the network, competitor orientation and knowledge-oriented leadership. The data was collected using telephone interviews with 283 managers at medium-high technology companies. The findings revealed two relatively strong path connections between network embeddedness and competitiveness: one through knowledge cooperation in the network and competitor orientation and the other through knowledge-oriented leadership. In revealing the interconnections between network embeddedness and competitiveness, this paper argues for an indirect influence of the former on the latter.

The Importance of Accountability for Knowledge Sharing: The Role of Knowledge-oriented Leadership

The Importance of Accountability for Knowledge Sharing: The Role of Knowledge-oriented Leadership