Abstract

In the context of the knowledge economy and escalating demands for sustainable development, knowledge sharing (KS) has emerged as a critical determinant of the competitiveness and innovation capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to analyze the impact of Sustainable Leadership (SL) on employee knowledge sharing behavior, while concurrently examining the mediating role of Cultural Trust (CT) and the moderating role of Cultural Diversity Level (CDL) within this relationship. Data were collected from SMEs in Vietnam through a survey questionnaire. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was employed to test the proposed research model and hypotheses. The findings indicate that SL, operationalized through its components of Cultural Intelligence (Metacognitive, Cognitive, Motivational, and Behavioral CQ), exerts a positive and statistically significant influence on employee KS behavior. Crucially, CT is confirmed to play a mediating role in the SL-KS relationship. Furthermore, the CDL is validated to have a moderating effect, strengthening the positive influence of SL on KS behavior in environments characterized by high cultural diversity. These findings not only contribute to expanding the theoretical foundations of sustainable leadership and knowledge management but also offer significant practical implications for managers seeking to cultivate a knowledge-sharing culture to enhance the competitiveness and sustainable development of Vietnamese SMEs

Keywords

  • Sustainable leadership
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Cultural Trust
  • Cultural Diversity Level
  • SMEs

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