Knowledge management and firm innovative performance with the moderating role of transformational leadership

被引：26

作者：

Ting, Irene Wei Kiong ^{[1
]}

Sui, Hai Juan ^{[1
]}

Kweh, Qian Long ^{[2
]}

Nawanir, Gusman ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Malaysia Pahang, Fac Ind Management, Gambang, Malaysia

[2] Canadian Univ Dubai, Fac Management, Dubai, U Arab Emirates

[3] Univ Malaysia Pahang, Fac Ind Management, Gambang, Malaysia

来源：

JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT | 2021年 / 25卷 / 08期

关键词：

Knowledge management processes; Knowledge management; Transformational leadership; Knowledge management infrastructures; Firm innovative performance; RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT; ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE; PLS-SEM; CAPABILITIES; IMPACT; CHALLENGES; MATTER; FIT;

D O I：

10.1108/JKM-08-2020-0629

中图分类号：

G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];

学科分类号：

1205 ; 120501 ;

摘要：

Purpose This study aims to examine the effect of knowledge management on firm innovative performance and the moderating effect of transformational leadership in the relationship between knowledge management and firm innovative performance. Design/methodology/approach In total, 200 managers of participating Malaysian public listed service companies responded to a self-report set of the survey questionnaire. Partial least squares-structural equation modelling technique is used to estimate the main effects of knowledge management, particularly its infrastructures and processes, on firm innovative performance and the moderating effects of transformational leadership on the relationship. Findings Knowledge management infrastructures and knowledge management processes both have statistically significant and positive effects on firm innovative performance. In addition, transformational leadership significantly and negatively moderates the relationships. Practical implications The findings of this study can be a reference for the Malaysian public listed service companies to understand how and why managing well knowledge management infrastructures and processes can improve firm innovative performance. Moreover, this study highlights the role of transformational leaders in the context of knowledge management. Originality/value This study brings about managerial viewpoints of the relationship between knowledge management and firm innovative performance, with the moderating role of transformational leadership.

引用

页码：2115 / 2140

页数：26

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