Investigating the moderating role of knowledge-based leadership in the relationship between human resource development measures and sustainable competitive advantage in knowledge-based companies.

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1 Ph.D. Student in public administration, Astara Branch, Islamic Azad University, Astara, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Accounting, Astara Branch, Islamic Azad University, Astara, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of the current research is to investigate the role of the moderator of knowledge-oriented leadership in the
Background and Objective: Despite the quantitative and qualitative increase of existing human resources in favor of knowledge-based companies, the need to create local knowledge in the field of human resources development and its effects is felt. Based on this, the main research question is, what effect did the human resource development measures have on the Knowledge-oriented leadership components and sustainable competitive advantage of these companies?
Research Methodology: This study is practical in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of method, and a questionnaire was used to collect information. Questionnaire questions are designed using a five-point Likert scale from completely agree to completely disagree. The statistical population of this research included all employees of knowledge-based companies in northwest Iran in 2022, with the minimum sample size (384 employees) using Cochran's formula. In order to achieve the goals, structural equation modeling was used in SMART PLS software.
Findings: The results indicate that Human resources development measures have a significant effect on the sustainable competitive advantage of knowledge-based companies, Also shows that the Knowledge-oriented leadership plays a moderating role in the relationship between human resource development and sustainable competitive advantage.
Conclusion: According to the findings, human resources development in human resources companies is an essential issue. The Knowledge-oriented leadership of employees and the creation and implementation of new solutions at work, manifested in daily activities, is an important basis for the innovation of the entire company. This is especially prominent in knowledge-based companies, and therefore the Knowledge-oriented leadership of their employees is the main driver of innovation in these organizations. Ultimatly, Knowledge-oriented leadership will pave the way for sustainable competitive advantage.

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Volume 5, Issue 2
July 2024
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  • Receive Date: 09 March 2023
  • Revise Date: 14 April 2023
  • Accept Date: 04 November 2023

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