Exploring the Pathways to Innovation

The Interplay of Transformational Leadership, Knowledge Management Infrastructure, and Organizational Support

Authors

  • Muhammad Amsal Sahban STIM Lasharan Jaya Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51263/jameb.v7i2.195

Keywords:

transformational leadership, knowledge management infrastructure, product innovation, perceived organization support

Abstract

This study examines the effect of transformational leadership (TL) on the knowledge management infrastructure (KMI) and distinguishes its impact on product innovation and process innovation. It also explores the intermediary function of KMI and the moderating influence of perceived organizational support (POS). Drawing upon social exchange theory, the research employed questionnaires and surveys to gather data from employees in various roles within manufacturing companies in Malaysia, including project managers, team leaders, and those in administrative, accounting, operational, or R&D sales departments. Analyzing 290 samples using partial least squares structural equation modeling revealed a significant causal relationship between TL, KMI, and both types of innovation. The study underscores transformational leadership as a key predictor of KMI and innovations in products and processes, with KMI mediating the relationship between TL and these innovations. These insights are valuable for leaders and managers aiming to enhance their organization's knowledge infrastructure and foster innovation in their products and processes.

Author Biography

Muhammad Amsal Sahban, STIM Lasharan Jaya Makassar

Amsal, from Indonesia, is a PhD scholar at Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYA-GSB), Universiti Utara Malaysia.  His research interests are HRM and entrepreneurship.

 He is a leader of general administration and serves as a senior lecturer at STIM Lasharan Jaya, Makassar, Indonesia.  He has more than 5 years’ experience in teaching and research as well as good number of publications in Scopus and high impact rated journals.  Amsal is among the Founding fellows at Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy (CSRC) and was also part of the core organizing team of 1st International Conference on Economics Business and Social Sciences that was held in Penang, Malaysia on 12th -13th  April 2016. The link is  http://www.sustainabilitycenter.my/v1/

 He is also as Conference Convener at the International Conference on Research Method in Management and Social Sciences in collaboration with the International Foundation for Research and Development (IFRD) which is held on 28th May 2016.  The link is  http://www.ifrnd.org/ConferenceDetail.aspx?ConferencelID=70.

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Published

2024-03-12

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen, Ekonomi dan Bisnis

Section

Human Resource Management

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