Translating stakeholders’ pressure into environmental practices – The mediating role of knowledge management

PurposeConstructed upon a knowledge-based view, the purpose of this paper aims to empirically examine the entrepreneurial leadership impact as knowledge management enabler on knowledge management processes and knowledge management processes on project success. The study further ascertains the mediating role of knowledge worker satisfaction among knowledge management processes and project success.Design/methodology/approachUsing the data collected from 302 project workers from the software industry, China. The research used structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the hypothesis relationships using smart-PLS 3.2.9.FindingsThe outcome of the study reveals that entrepreneurial leadership has a substantial significant impact on knowledge management processes, and knowledge management processes influence project success via knowledge worker satisfaction as a mediator both directly and indirectly. Moreover, the study found partial mediation of knowledge worker satisfaction between knowledge management processes and project success.Practical implicationsThe current research identifies that entrepreneurial leadership may play a role in fostering knowledge management processes in project-based organizations (e.g. software industry) that can use the knowledge management processes to increase their chances of project success. More broadly, the current study contributes to the entrepreneurial leadership, knowledge management processes, knowledge worker satisfaction and project success existing literature and strengthens the relationship and suggest that how project manager's value knowledge worker satisfaction and help organizations gain competitive advantage and project success.Originality/valueAlthough there is an increased significance of knowledge management in the software industry, there is a lack of research that examines the enabling factors and outcomes of knowledge management practices. The present study is one of the first studies to ascertain the relationship of entrepreneurial leadership, knowledge management processes, knowledge worker satisfaction and project success. This is one of the initial researches that not only empirically examines the interrelationships among these variables but also enlighten insights into the current literature by instantaneous investigation of the mediating role of knowledge worker satisfaction.

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Making an Impact Through Information Technology

International Journal of Applied Management Theory and Research ◽

10.4018/ijamtr.2021070102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 14-23

Author(s):

Mostafa Sayyadi Ghasabeh

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Transformational Leadership ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Firm Performance ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship ◽

Role Of Information

This research contributes to the fields of knowledge management, transformational leadership, as well as information technology. This article presents the theoretical underpinnings of the framework together with a thorough review of the literature. This research indicates that there is a positive relationship between transformational leadership, knowledge management, and firm performance. The synthesis of the literature also lends support for the mediating role of information technology in the relationship between transformational leadership and knowledge management.

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Examining the Role of Technology Leadership on Knowledge Sharing Behaviour

International Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.4018/ijkm.2018100102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 13-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Anugamini Priya Srivastava ◽

Yatish Joshi

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Technology Leadership ◽

Technology Support ◽

Individual Level ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Service Oriented ◽

It Support

The purpose of this article is to examine the role of technology leadership in knowledge-sharing behaviour through the intervening role of internet self-efficacy and information technology support for knowledge management. The sample for the study was taken from randomly selected hotels operating in different regions of Uttarakhand, India. The findings suggest that the positive relationship between group-level technology leadership and individual level knowledge sharing behaviour. Further, the results indicated that IT support for knowledge management moderates the mediating role of internet self-efficacy such that when IT support for knowledge management is high, the effect of internet self-efficacy on knowledge sharing behaviour improves. The study adds value to knowledge management and leadership literature and provides a way to encourage knowledge sharing behaviour in the service-oriented industry.

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IT and Knowledge Management Influence on Organizational Learning Capability—The Mediating Role of Organic Structures

China-USA Business Review ◽

10.17265/1537-1514/2015.07.003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Katarzyna Tworek ◽

Katarzyna Walecka-Jankowska ◽

Anna Zgrzywa-Ziemak ◽

Janusz Martan

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Organizational Learning ◽

Learning Capability ◽

Mediating Role

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Modeling the mediating roles of self-directed learning and knowledge management processes between emotional intelligence and learning outcomes in higher education

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0255177 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. e0255177

Author(s):

Zahid Shafait ◽

Muhammad Asif Khan ◽

Yuriy Bilan ◽

Judit Oláh

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Self Directed Learning ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Management Processes ◽

Directed Learning ◽

The Relationship

Objective: Drawing on the knowledge-based view and ability-based theories of emotional intelligence (EI), in this study, we investigate the effects of EI on learning outcomes related to academics and administrators in Chinese research universities and we also test the direct association between learning outcomes and creative performance. In addition, we examine the mediating role of self-directed learning (SDL) and knowledge management processes (KMPs) on the relationship between EI and learning outcomes. Methods: The sample, for this study, consisted of 547 academic and administrative personnel at Chinese higher educational institutions (HEIs), and the hypothesized associations were examined through partial least squares structural equation modeling. Results: Our results indicated that EI has no significant influence on learning outcomes. However, an indirect relationship between EI and learning outcomes is established through SDL and KMPs. Conclusions: This study strengthens the professional understanding of EI and supports that the personnel at HEIs should value SDL and KMPs, which in turn enhances their learning outcomes. Although EI has received increased importance in higher education institutions, there are few studies that have investigated the relationship of EI, SDL, KMP, and learning outcomes. This is one of the initial studies that has empirically examined the interface of EI and learning outcomes in HEIs and also provides timely insights into the understanding of the mediating role of SDL and KMP.

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Influence of transformational leadership and knowledge management on radical and incremental innovation: the moderating role of collaborative culture

Kybernetes ◽

10.1108/k-12-2020-0905 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Tu Ngoc Nguyen ◽

Chao Hong Shen ◽

Phong Ba Le

Keyword(s):

Transformational Leadership ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Incremental Innovation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Collaborative Culture ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Content Type ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Positive Effects

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the influence of transformational leadership (TL) on a firm's radical and incremental innovation. It also deepens the understanding of appropriate mechanisms and conditions to improve specific aspects of innovation by examining the mediating role of knowledge management capability (KMC) and moderating mechanism of collaborative culture.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) and cross-sectional design to test hypotheses in the proposed research model using survey data collected from 365 participants in 86 manufacturing and service firms.FindingsThe findings indicate that TL induces greater effect on radical innovation compared to its effect on incremental innovation. The mediating role of KMC between TL and aspects of innovation capability is also supported. Especially, the influences of KMC on specific aspects of innovation capability are different and depend on the degree of collaborative culture in an organization.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should examine the mediating mechanisms of knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge application to provide deeper insight into specific roles of knowledge management's constituents in linking TL and innovation capability.Practical implicationsThe paper significantly contributes to increasing the understanding of the link between TL and specific aspects of innovation capability by highlighting the important role of KMC and positive effects of collaborative climate in an organization.Originality/valueThe paper is unique in the attempts to provide a prospective solution for firms to pursue and improve innovation based on the meaningful insights into the mediating role of KMC and moderating effect of collaborative culture in the relationship between TL and specific dimensions of innovation capability.

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Mediating Role of Knowledge Management in the Relationship between Organizational Learning and Sustainable Organizational Performance

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su122310061 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (23) ◽

pp. 10061

Author(s):

Mirna Kordab ◽

Jurgita Raudeliūnienė ◽

Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Organizational Learning ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Business Environment ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

East Region ◽

The Relationship ◽

Consulting Companies

Organizations operating in the intensive knowledge-based sector seek efficient management approaches and sustainable development practices to perform efficiently in the dynamic business environment. Knowledge management practice and organizational learning are significant factors in order to achieve sustainable organizational performance in a rapidly changing business environment. Based on the scientific literature analysis, there is still a lack of evidence related to the mediating role of the whole knowledge management cycle, including the five knowledge management processes (knowledge acquisition, creation, storage, sharing, and application) in the relationship between organizational learning and sustainable organizational performance for organizations operating in intensive knowledge-based sectors. This study aimed to examine the impact of the whole knowledge management cycle on the relationship between organizational learning and sustainable organizational performance in intensive knowledge-based sectors, specifically the audit and consulting companies in the Middle East region. Systematic scientific literature analysis, expert evaluation (structured questionnaire), and structural equation modeling (SEM) technique were used to develop and verify the research model. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among auditing experts working in a knowledge-based sector—audit and consulting companies in the Middle East region. The research results supported the hypotheses stating that organizational learning positively affects knowledge acquisition, storage, sharing, application processes, and sustainable organizational performance. However, the results verified that organizational learning has an insignificant impact on the Middle Eastern audit and consulting companies’ knowledge creation process.

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