Abstract
Small family firms have many unique relational qualities with implications for how knowledge is passed between individuals. Extant literature posits leadership approach as important in explaining differences in knowledge-sharing climate from one firm to another. This study investigates how leadership approaches interact with family influence to inform perceptions of knowledge sharing. We utilize survey data (n = 110) from owner-managers of knowledge-intensive small family firms in Scotland. Our findings present a choice in leadership intention, contrasting organization-focused participation against family-influenced guidance. Insight is offered on the implications of this leadership choice at both organizational and familial levels.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 160-181 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Family Business Review |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 28 Dec 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- knowledge sharing
- family firms
- leadership