Leader Humor And Knowledge Sharing Behavior: The Role Of Leader-Member Exchange

Muhammad Rasyid Abdillah

doi:10.24912/jm.v25i1.704

Authors

Muhammad Rasyid Abdillah Department of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24912/jm.v25i1.704

Keywords: leader humor, leader-member exchange, knowledge-sharing behavior.

Abstract

A function of using humour in the workplace is to build relationships between employees involved in such behaviour. This study seeks to explain the relationship between leader humour and knowledge-sharing behaviour using social exchange theory. Specifically, this study endeavours to explain the mechanism process underlying the relationship between leader humour and knowledge-sharing behaviour through the leader-member exchange. To test the hypotheses, the current study collected data from employees working at communication and information companies in Pekanbaru City, Riau, Indonesia utilizing PLS-SEM analysis. The finding shows that leader humour can encourage employee knowledge sharing behaviour through the relationship quality between leaders and employees.

Author Biography

Muhammad Rasyid Abdillah, Department of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

m.rasyidabdillah@unilak.ac.id

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