IMPACT OF TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP ON KNOWLEDGE HIDING BEHAVIOR; MODERATING ROLE OF ISLAMIC WORK ETHICS

Abstract

Knowledge hiding behavior reflect an intended concealment of knowledge that must be request by another people. This study examined the collective impact of Transactional leadership on knowledge Hiding Behavior with the moderating role of Islamic work ethic in hospitality industry of Pothwar region (Rawalpindi division). In this research, quantitative research method was applied. Population of the study include in this research are the managers and the employees of the hospitality industry. In this research we used nonrandom sampling technique and collected data through questionnaire with total of 250 employees of hospitality industry in Pakistan. Results of the research shows that role of Islamic work ethics is important for every organization. It strengthens the connection between the transactional leadership and the knowledge Hiding Behavior. It has also found that the leaders and the followers believe and accept the Islamic Work Ethic is the main factor of encouraging the employees that are committed to their work and perform their duties and responsibilities.