The impact of leader-member exchange on knowledge sharing and performance: An empirical investigation in the oil and gas industry

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX), knowledge sharing and performance.

Design/methodology/approach

To reach the objective, a sample was used which consisted of some oil and gas companies in Singapore with experience in balanced scorecard (BSC) perspectives. The partial least-squares structural equation modeling approach was used to test the model.

Findings

The results showed that LMX affects knowledge sharing and performance positively and meaningfully. Moreover, knowledge sharing affects performance.

Originality/value

An integrated model of LMX, knowledge sharing and performance was tested in the oil and gas industry. The combination of a developed country context and the significance of LMX enhances the contextual contribution of the paper.

Citation

Sharifkhani, M., Khazaei Pool, J. and Asian, S. (2016), "The impact of leader-member exchange on knowledge sharing and performance: An empirical investigation in the oil and gas industry", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 289-305. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-11-2015-0037