Effect of Leadership on Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management in India
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijlg.2855Keywords:
Leadership, Organizational Learning, Knowledge ManagementAbstract
Purpose: To aim of the study was to examine the effect of leadership on organizational learning and knowledge management in India.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Effect of leadership on organizational learning and knowledge management in India reveals that effective leadership significantly enhances both areas by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Leaders who prioritize open communication and knowledge sharing create an environment where employees feel empowered to contribute ideas and learn from one another. This, in turn, leads to improved knowledge management practices, as leaders who support training and development initiatives ensure that valuable knowledge is systematically captured, stored, and utilized.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Transformational leadership theory, knowledge-based View (KBV) & situational leadership theory may be used to anchor future studies on effect of leadership on organizational learning and knowledge management in India. Organizations should implement and continuously refine leadership development programs that emphasize the integration of transformational, participative, ethical, and servant leadership qualities. Organizations should establish policies that promote leadership styles conducive to effective knowledge management.
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