Public University Leadership Styles Influence on Employees Knowledge Sharing Behaviour in Nigeria
Author : Dr. Adeniyi Temitope ADETUNJI
Abstract :
The significance of knowledge sharing among employees is to improve their responsiveness unpredicted situations. Effective leadership style impact employee knowledge-sharing behavior positively. The role of influential leaders in knowledge sharing is accomplished through enhanced social networks and technology. This paper identify gaps in knowledge on impact of effective leadership styles on employee knowledge-sharing behavior. The study adopts Critical Realist (CR) literature review to demonstrate knowledge management with leadership styles. The study unveiled the rationale behind leadership approach that enhanced employee intentions to share knowledge. The analysis revealed that transformational, transactional, and mentor leadership styles enhance employees’ knowledge-sharing behavior. The study concludes that the relationship between knowledge-sharing behavior and leadership styles should be a premeditated one to prioritize employee development.
Keywords :
Leadership styles, knowledge sharing, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, mentor leadership, team performance, team productivity
