Examining The Effect of Digital Transformative Leadership on Employee Performance: Evidence from SMEs in Jordan on The Moderating Role of Knowledge Management
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study aims to fill the gap by investigating the effects of Digital Transformative Leadership on employee performance. It used a quantitative approach to examine how knowledge management moderates the relations among digital transformative leadership variables, employee performance within small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working in the IT sector, and those located in Jordan. Evidence indicated that digital transformative leadership positively and significantly impacts employee performance and knowledge management, and statistically moderates this relationship. The results also reveal that the digital transformative leadership will exert a stronger impact on performance outcomes as knowledge management is increased. The results of this study contribute to practical implications for organizations that want to improve their performance with these kinds of digital leadership styles and place a focus on strategic decisions, because without robust knowledge management practices, it is difficult to use effective digital leadership. The study suggests going beyond regional and sectoral boundaries as well as the limitations of cross-country, cross-sector research and longitudinal aspects for further understanding of this issue.
DOI: 10.14419/qrntwt71
Institutions: Jadara University, Zarqa University, Amman Arab University
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416070568