The Influence of Knowledge Sharing on Sustainable Performance: A Moderated Mediation Study

The past few decades showed inadequate discussion of the impact of employees’ knowledge sharing and its diffusion on advancing banks’ long-term sustainability. The objective of the study is to examine the role of employees’ knowledge sharing on the sustainable performance of the banks operating in Bangladesh. Furthermore, this study tested the “moderated mediation model” of knowledge hiding and employees’ ambidexterity on the association above. The researchers applied the deductive reasoning method through the application of quantitative techniques, using structural equation modeling. Finally, 287 respondents from different banks were chosen through a self-administered questionnaire survey in the capital city of Dhaka. The findings indicated that all the predictor variables significantly explain the outcome variable, except the influence of knowledge sharing. Mediation analysis showed that employees’ ambidexterity mediated the association between knowledge sharing and sustainable performance. Surprisingly, moderation analysis revealed that the influence of knowledge sharing on employees’ ambidexterity is not affected by knowledge hiding. This study adds to the existing literature by demonstrating the importance of knowledge hiding, along with explaining how knowledge sharing can motivate and influence employees to achieve sustainable performances. In addition, the main contribution of this study is to advance knowledge and add values in the forms of knowledge creation, preservation, and dissemination among practitioners, banking professionals, and academics for utilizing their domain-specific areas to increase long-term sustainability.

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Impact of linguistic ostracism on knowledge sharing, hiding and hoarding and the moderating role of cultural intelligence

Kybernetes ◽

10.1108/k-12-2020-0906 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Jamal Albana ◽

Mehmet Yeşiltaş

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Cultural Intelligence ◽

Causal Link ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Knowledge Hoarding ◽

Knowledge Hiding ◽

The Impact ◽

Moderating Role

PurposeDrawing on the theory of belongingness, this study scrutinizes the impact of linguistic ostracism on knowledge sharing, knowledge hiding and knowledge hoarding and the moderating role of cultural intelligence (CQ) in a diverse and multi-cultural work setting.Design/methodology/approachA two-phase sampling of judgmental and random sampling techniques was used to recruit local and foreign workers in the Jordanian service industry. The present study empirically analyzes the sample of 394 employees' responses by applying variance-based structural equation modeling (VB-SEM).FindingsVB-SEM results indicate that linguistic ostracism lessens knowledge sharing behavior and heightens knowledge hiding and hoarding. CQ moderates two of the said associations, specifically by buffering the causal link between linguistic ostracism and knowledge hiding, as well as linguistic ostracism and knowledge hoarding. Consequently, CQ did not moderate the causal link between linguistic ostracism and knowledge sharing.Practical implicationsThe study's findings can help managers and decision-makers in such workplaces better understand the deleterious effects of linguistic ostracism and how CQ functions as a buffer. The study concludes with theoretical and managerial implications.Originality/valueVery few investigations have been conducted to determine the consequences of linguistic ostracism in today's multi-cultural and diverse work environment. This paper is among the first to unveil the association of linguistic ostracism and CQ with various knowledge management (KM) concepts.

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The impact of leader-member exchange on knowledge sharing and performance

Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management ◽

10.1108/jstpm-11-2015-0037 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 289-305 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Maryam Sharifkhani ◽

Javad Khazaei Pool ◽

Sobhan Asian

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Oil And Gas Industry ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Leader Member Exchange ◽

Content Type ◽

Member Exchange ◽

And Performance ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX), knowledge sharing and performance. Design/methodology/approach To reach the objective, a sample was used which consisted of some oil and gas companies in Singapore with experience in balanced scorecard (BSC) perspectives. The partial least-squares structural equation modeling approach was used to test the model. Findings The results showed that LMX affects knowledge sharing and performance positively and meaningfully. Moreover, knowledge sharing affects performance. Originality/value An integrated model of LMX, knowledge sharing and performance was tested in the oil and gas industry. The combination of a developed country context and the significance of LMX enhances the contextual contribution of the paper.

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Measuring cultural dimensions for cross-cultural management: Corporate governance outlook

Corporate Ownership and Control ◽

10.22495/cocv17i2art13 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 157-164

Author(s):

Rabeb Riahi ◽

Foued Hamouda ◽

Jamel Eddine Henchiri

Keyword(s):

Latent Variables ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Cultural Dimensions ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

National Study ◽

Cultural Management ◽

Cross Cultural Management ◽

Cross National Study ◽

The Impact

The unobservable nature of the national culture is one of the main limits of research studying the impact of values systems’ in management sciences. This is why we aim in this study to identify a measure to three cultural dimensions namely, individualism (IND), masculinity (MASC) and long-term orientation (LTO). Our methodology is based on structural equation modeling (SEM) under LISREL approach, where latent variables are economic and demographic characteristics. Findings for the cross-national study over a period of 7 years including Tunisia, France, and Canada show that ecological indicators are able to determine studied cultural dimensions. However, due to the dynamic character of culture, some studied indicators are no longer the same as identified in prior studies.

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Effect of Web atmospherics and satisfaction on purchase behavior: stimulus–organism–response model

Future Business Journal ◽

10.1186/s43093-021-00107-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Abbas N. Albarq

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Purchase Intention ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Developing Economies ◽

Capital City ◽

Purchase Behavior ◽

Primary Data ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Survey Method ◽

The Impact

AbstractThe effect of Web atmospheric clues on the purchase intention of Jordanian shoppers has been evaluated in this study, along with the interventions of Website gratification. The primary data collection for testing the research model via a survey method has been performed from Jordan's capital city, namely Amman. The tenure of data collection from Amman is from July to January 2020. The Structural Equation Modeling method was used to analyze the data with AMOS 22.0 software. Convergent and discriminatory legitimacy of the measurement model has been estimated with the use of confirmatory factor analysis. The satisfaction component effectively negotiates the impact of Website clues on the intent of purchase. Moreover, the purchase intention is a consequent effect of the satisfaction caused by these preliminary factors. The e-retailers and marketers of Jordan are able to interpret the influence of multiple stimulating factors on the satisfaction gained from Web-related services with the help of the outcomes of this study. It is the prerogative of online retailers to ensure the delivery of the strongest atmospheric clues impacting the Website satisfaction to the shoppers. In the context of Jordanians, this study establishes that Web managers should designate a higher number of resources to the clues that enhance the excitement value of the atmospherics of Web portals. This study boosts the knowledge of the researchers having academic interest and practical inclination toward the aspects of developing economies and adds to their current level of knowledge regarding e-retailing and online buying behavior.

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Expatriate's engagement and burnout: the role of purpose-oriented leadership and cultural intelligence

Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research ◽

10.1108/jgm-05-2020-0031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Flavia Cavazotte ◽

Sylvia Freitas Mello ◽

Lucia B. Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Cultural Intelligence ◽

Multinational Companies ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

The Uk ◽

The Impact

PurposeThis study analyzes the impact of purpose-oriented leadership and leader cultural intelligence on engagement and burnout among expatriates undertaking long-term corporate assignments, grounded on social psychology frameworks on interpersonal bias.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with corporate expatriates from 21 different nationalities, who work for large multinational companies and were on assignment in 23 distinct countries – including Brazil, China, Japan and the UK Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling was used to evaluate the proposed hypotheses.FindingsResults indicate that leader cultural intelligence is associated with lower burnout and higher engagement among expatriates, and that purpose-oriented leadership is associated with higher expatriate engagement but not with lower burnout.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the field by highlighting specific leader attributes that can foster successful expatriation: cultural intelligence and purpose-oriented leadership. The study adds to knowledge on leader–follower relationships amid national and cultural diversity by pointing to actionable leader qualities that can foster expatriate engagement and prevent his/her burnout.

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Dominant Species Abundance, Vertical Structure and Plant Diversity Response to Nature Forest Protection in Northeastern China: Conservation Effects and Implications

Forests ◽

10.3390/f11030295 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 295 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yuanyuan Wang ◽

Jinghua Yu ◽

Lu Xiao ◽

Zhaoliang Zhong ◽

Qiong Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Forest Structure ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Dominant Species ◽

Tree Density ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Forest Protection ◽

Natural Reserve ◽

The Impact

The conservation of species diversity and improvement of forest structure are essential roles of the Natural Reserve Policy and the Natural Forest Protection Program (NFPP) in China. However, the long-term effects of NFPP are still not well-defined, and a natural reserve (Liangshui) and surrounding region were surveyed as a proxy of NFPP for approaching the protection effects. Our results showed that long-term conservation significantly altered the dominant species in the herb layer (80% of species), followed by shrub (58%) and tree layers (50%); there was a 1.6-8.0-fold increase in abundance in Corylus shrubs, Acer trees and Carex grass, but a 1.3–10.0-fold abundance decrease in larch trees, Athyrium herbs and Lonicera shrubs. In contrast, tree species diversity and distribution evenness increased by 31% and 23.4% in the reserve, respectively. Forest protection in the reserve also led to the forest structural alteration with the observation of larger-sized trees and shorter herbs, but relatively sparse forests (smaller tree density). Structural equation modeling manifested that the reserve directly altered forest structure, at a coefficient of 0.854, nearly two-fold higher than its impact on diversity (0.459) and dominant species (−0.445). The most affected parameters were plant size (trees and herbs) and tree density related to forest structure, tree diversity, herb richness and evenness for diversity traits, and Oxalidaceae and Rosaceae for dominant species. This study provides basic data that can be used to evaluate the impact of the nature reserve in NE China, and these findings can be used to guide the implementation of NFPP in the long-term in the future.

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Consumer Brand Engagement on Brand Loyalty: The Role of Brand Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable

KnE Social Sciences ◽

10.18502/kss.v5i5.8818 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Evi Susanti ◽

Mila Rafika ◽

Tina Melinda

Keyword(s):

Brand Loyalty ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Islamic Banking ◽

Brand Engagement ◽

Research Findings ◽

Indirect Relationship ◽

The Impact ◽

Brand Satisfaction

Purpose: this study examined the impact of CBE on brand loyalty directly and indirectly through brand satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: the survey was given to 80 Islamic banking customers from four leading Islamic banks in Indonesia. The analysis used partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings: the research findings found a direct relationship between CBE and brand loyalty and an indirect relationship using the brand satisfaction variable as the mediating variable. Research limitations: this study did not use indicators that focus on Islamic banking. Practical implications: these studies are essential to building long-term success. For brand managers, concrete steps can be taken by involving consumers in unique and memorable activities. Originality/value: CBE had an indirect effect on brand loyalty by using brand satisfaction as a mediating variable in Islamic banking. Keywords: consumer brand engagement, brand satisfaction, brand loyalty, Islamic banking

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Narcissistic Leadership and Workplace Deviance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Organizational Aggression and Workplace Hostility

Organizacija ◽

10.2478/orga-2021-0023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 54 (4) ◽

pp. 334-349

Author(s):

Hussein Hurajah Alhasnawi ◽

Ali Abdulhassan Abbas

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Moderated Mediation ◽

Workplace Deviance ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Survey Method ◽

Mediation Model ◽

Moderated Mediation Model ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Workplace Hostility

Abstract Background: Workplace Deviance are among the most common phenomena observed in organizations. This might be attributed to narcissistic style of leadership and the manifestations of organizational aggression. It is further aggravated by increased workplace hostility. The main purpose of this research is to observe the impact of moderated mediation of organizational aggression and workplace hostility upon the relationship between narcissistic leadership and workplace deviance. Methodology: A cross-sectional investigation was conducted using self-survey method. With 673 participants in the study, the author used an electronic questionnaire (Google Forms) to collect data from employees working at five food product companies in Iraq. Mediation model, moderation analysis, and moderated mediation models were evaluated using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for which AMOS V.23 software was used. Results inferred that organizational aggression partially mediates a positive relationship between narcissistic leadership and workplace deviance. Further, the relationship between organizational aggression and workplace deviance depends on the changes in level of workplace hostility. Moreover, the study empirically supports the fundamentals of moderated mediation model. In other terms, the study infers that indirect effect of narcissistic leadership in workplace deviance through organizational aggression has been significantly moderated by workplace hostility. Conclusion: When leaders adopt narcissistic behaviors to achieve their personal interests, it leads to increased organizational aggression and workplace deviance that eventually increase the levels of workplace hostility. Accordingly, moderated mediation model provides a better understanding about how narcissistic leadership, organizational aggression, and workplace hostility all work together to influence workplace deviance.

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Mediated power and sustainable supplier management (SSM)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management ◽

10.1108/ijpdlm-12-2018-0393 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 (8) ◽

pp. 861-878

Author(s):

Yinfei Chen ◽

Injazz J. Chen

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Supplier Management ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Coercive Power ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainable Performance ◽

Justice Perception ◽

The Impact

Purpose As focal buyers implement sustainable supplier management (SSM) to advance their supply chain sustainability, the purpose of this paper is to provide a more nuanced understanding of how buyers’ use of power may incite varying perceptions of justice from suppliers that affect sustainable supplier performance (SSP). Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on multidisciplinary literature and collects empirical data from 181 supplying firms in China to examine the complex links among power use, justice, SSM, and sustainable performance using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings Both coercive and reward buyer power can facilitate SSM implementation and justice perception moderates the impact of SSM on SSP. Furthermore, coercive power adversely influences justice evaluation, thereby attenuating the effect of SSM on performance. Research limitations/implications This study complements and extends sustainable supply chain management research by evaluating SSM: on environmental, social and economic performance; from the perspectives of suppliers; and in an emerging market where many suppliers of Western firms are located. It also adds to behavioral SCM research by examining how buyers’ exercise of power might influence suppliers’ justice perception. Practical implications To implement SSM, focal buyers cannot simply issue codes of conduct to suppliers and ignore suppliers’ disposition to commit to standards. While coercive power might be convenient and tempting for buying firms, managers ought to be judicious in the use of coercion. Originality/value This is the first large-scale empirical investigation on the links among power use, justice, SSM and sustainable performance from the perspectives of suppliers in an emerging economy.

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The Effect of Social Capital on Tacit Knowledge-Sharing Intention: The Mediating Role of Employee Vigor

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244020945722 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 215824402094572

Author(s):

Yang Cai ◽

Youming Song ◽

Xia Xiao ◽

Wendian Shi

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Physical Strength ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Tacit Knowledge Sharing ◽

The Impact

The role of social capital in predicting knowledge sharing has received considerable attention in research. However, very limited research has investigated the mechanisms mediating this relationship. To address this important gap in knowledge, the purpose of this study was to examine employee vigor as a psychological mechanism mediating the effect of social capital on tacit knowledge-sharing intention. Data collected from 209 employees in multiple industries in China were empirically tested by using structural equation modeling analysis. The results show that social capital positively affects emotional energy, which then positively influences the intention to share tacit knowledge. However, neither physical strength nor cognitive liveliness mediates the path through which social capital impacts tacit knowledge-sharing intention. Our research findings unpack the impact mechanism of social capital on tacit knowledge-sharing intention, and provide practical insights into how to use social capital to facilitate employees to share tacit knowledge in organizations.

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