The influence of transformational leadership on employee knowledge sharing in small and medium-sized enterprises

The theory of transformational leadership is quite commonly applied in developed countries. This concept is still quite new to developing countries like Vietnam. The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of transformational leadership on employee knowledge sharing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Hanoi city. The study uses a linear structural model based on primary data surveyed from 98 small and medium-sized enterprises in Hanoi city to test the hypotheses in the proposed research model. Research results show that transformational leadership has a positive influence on the knowledge sharing behavior of employees in small and medium-sized enterprises. Transformational leadership practices have created a positive environment that promotes knowledge sharing behavior. Thereby, it has helped enhance intellectual capital and competitive advantage for small and medium-sized enterprises.