Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations. Issue 8 (13th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zia, Najam Ul
• Is Part Of: Journal of knowledge management. Volume 24:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 1819
• Page End: 1839
• Publication Date: 2020-07-13
• Subjects: SME -- Learning goal orientation -- Performance goal orientation -- Knowledge-oriented leadership -- Knowledge management behaviour; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; 658.4
• DOI: 10.1108/JKM-02-2020-0127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-3270

Abstract

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.