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Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations

Najam Ul Zia (Faculty of Management and Economics, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Zlín, Czech Republic)

Journal of Knowledge Management

ISSN: 1367-3270

Article publication date: 9 July 2020

Issue publication date: 8 September 2020

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Abstract

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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Acknowledgements

The author acknowledges the financial support provided by the Internal Grant Agency (IGA/FaME/2020/003) of FaME through Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

Citation

Zia, N.U. (2020), "Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 1819-1839. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-02-2020-0127

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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