Salma Mousabbeh Aldhaheri and Syed Zamberi Ahmad
Knowledge management is a common practice in organizations, with empirical evidence suggesting that organizations value the breadth of their knowledge capabilities. This study…
Abstract
Purpose
Knowledge management is a common practice in organizations, with empirical evidence suggesting that organizations value the breadth of their knowledge capabilities. This study investigated transformational leadership styles and their influence on knowledge management practices and organizational performance.
Design/methodology/approach
A quantitative survey was conducted, and data from 270 managers of Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates were analyzed.
Findings
Transformational leadership (TL) considerably affects organizational performance and knowledge management capabilities (KMC).
Originality/value
This study offers critical insights into adopting knowledge management practices and discusses the theoretical and managerial implications of its findings. Furthermore, it elucidates the crucial impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance and KMC.