Perceived climate of Cha-xu and trust on knowledge sharing: a moderated mediation model

Fangfang Xia, Changfeng Wang, Rui Sun and Mingyue Qi

Nankai Business Review International, 2024, vol. 15, issue 4, 639-659

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to identify an antecedent that hinders knowledge sharing, namely, the perceived climate of Cha-xu. Based on the social exchange perspective, the authors propose a theoretical model that links the perceived climate of Cha-xu to employee knowledge sharing. This model focuses on the mediating role of two types of trust (vertical and horizontal trust) and the moderating role of task interdependence in influencing the mediation. Design/methodology/approach - Using a sample of 509 Chinese employees, this study carried out a survey on an online platform. This study developed a structural equation model and tested the moderated mediation hypothesis by using Mplus 8.0. Findings - The results showed that two types of trust act as mediators in the relationship between the perceived climate of Cha-xu and knowledge-sharing processes. The mediating effect of horizontal trust is stronger. Most significantly, findings show that this mediated relationship is contingent on the level of task interdependence. Originality/value - This paper provides evidence for distinguishing vertical trust and horizontal trust in the field of knowledge management. From a managerial perspective, this study identifies traditional cultural factors for hindering knowledge-sharing processes within Chinese organizations.

Keywords: The perceived climate of Cha-xu; Vertical and horizontal trust; Knowledge sharing; Task interdependence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/NBRI-12-2022-0116

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