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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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Cunningham, J., Seaman, C., & McGuire, D. (2017). Perceptions of knowledge sharing among small family firm leaders: a structural equation model. Family Business Review, 30(2), 160-181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894486516682667