A theoretical and empirical validation of information technology and path-goal leadership on knowledge creation in university: Leaders support and social media trend
Authors: Saide Saide, Eko Indrajit Richardus, Trialih Rahmat, Najamuddin Najamuddin
Abstract:
Purpose
This paper aims to assess the importance of maximizing resources in an institution to promote knowledge management (KM) practices, namely, leadership, information technology (IT) and KM. The relationship among them was analyzed. Previous studies’ relating aspects of KM were concerned about the industry; however, the academic institution has not received much attention. Therefore, to address this in an academic setting, the authors developed research model by focusing on an academic institution.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors used structural equation modeling to check the research prototype with a sample of 160 respondents. The respondents were heads of departments, lecturers and general employees. In addition, the authors used SPSS to measure demographic, non-response bias and generate descriptive statistics.
Findings
The findings of this research show that the leadership style with path goal theory and IT are elements that support KM program in university setting. The results of hypothesis are displayed in Figure 2, including examining factors that influence of path goal theory, technology and KM program. In other hand, path goal theory had a positive influence on KM program (c = 0.13, p < 0.05), and IT had a positive influence on KM program (c = 0.20, p < 0.05).
Research limitations/implications
Finally, the authors are not to claim that this will be suitable in many academic institutions and organization types. In this study, the authors tested or checked existing leadership style in university, then suggest/explain to University what style of leadership currently they have and suggest to them how this style may support knowledge sharing practice in University. While the strength of this study provides an opportunity to explore the KM program of an academic institution, limitations do exist above. Therefore, this statement needs to be investigated and validated further.
Practical implications
The findings of this research may help companies and workers to initiate sharing knowledge or to encourage knowledge sharing in University. In addition, managerial staffs/officers are supposed to make standardization or regulation to encourage workers’ participation for transferring their knowledge. In this aspect, company needs create such as training or formal/informal meeting to make their workers more confidence to communicate each other.
Originality/value
The authors have combined various aspects, namely, KM, leadership style and social media tools, to solve the obstacle of knowledge sharing practices.
Full article: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JSTPM-06-2018-0067/full/html
Saide Saide received the bachelor’s degree with the Department of Information System, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau-UIN SUSKA Riau, Indonesia, in 2013, the master’s degree from the Department of Information Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2016, and the master’s degree from the Departmentof Information System, Sepuluh Nopember Instituteof Technology (ITS Surabaya), Surabaya, Indonesia, in 2016, all in information systems and knowledge management. He is currently a Lecturer with the Department of Information System, Facultyof Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau - UIN SUSKA Riau. He was a Visiting Scholar and Research Collaboration withTampere University, Finland, a Researcher with the Department of Information Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, a Project Management with EnReach - Energy Research Center, UIN SUSKA Riau, Indonesia. He has authored numerous articles published in SSCI/SCI journals such as Big Data, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Journal of Enterprise Information Management, International Journal of Innovation Management, Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, and International Journal of Business and Society. His research interests include knowledge management, information system, and IT-business strategy.
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