Journal
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Volume 24, Issue 8, Pages 1819-1839Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/JKM-02-2020-0127
Keywords
SME; Learning goal orientation; Performance goal orientation; Knowledge-oriented leadership; Knowledge management behaviour
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Funding
- Internal Grant Agency [IGA/FaME/2020/003]
- FaME through Tomas Bata University in Zlin
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Purpose This study aims to examine the association of knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL), knowledge management (KM) behaviour and innovation performance in project-based small and medium-sized enterprises. It investigates the moderation of goal-orientation in the relationship of KOL with knowledge-acquisition, transfer, documentation and application. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected from 215 employees in 32 small project-based software firms in Pakistan. Partial least square is used to test the hypotheses. Findings KOL is positively associated with KM behaviour and innovation performance. KM mediates the relationship of KOL and innovation performance. Furthermore, goal orientations play a moderating role in the relationship of KOL with knowledge acquisition, transfer and application activities. Originality/value This study extends the literature on knowledge-based dynamic capabilities, by examining the relationship of KOL, KM behaviour and project-based innovation performance. Investigating the moderation of goal-orientation in the relationship of KOL with KM behaviour is also an original contribution.
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