Exploring the Impact of Supervisor Knowledge Hiding on Supervisee Job Performance in the Manufacturing Industry: A Moderated Mediation Model

Abstract

Purpose: Previous studies indicate that knowledge hiding has adverse impact on subordinate performance. The current study investigates how SKH (supervisor knowledge hiding) effects on SJP (supervisee job performance) in manufacturing industry. Furthermore, how alleviate this adverse impact on supervisee job performance. By integrating conservation of resource (COR) theory, we hypothesize that SKH adverse impact on SJP can impede through SJBPO (supervisee job-based PO) and this adverse influence being contingent on SCSE (supervisee core self-evaluation). Design/Methodology/Approach: A questionnaire was administered to gather the responses. The study utilized the convenience sampling technique to select 287 supervisees from the manufacturing industry in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The study utilized Smart-PLS and SPSS as its method of analysis. Findings: Current study results offer contributions towards existing literature on SKH and SJP and as well providing practical and theoretical implications. Implications/Originality/Value: Therefore, the study suggests that in order to improve the performance of their subordinates, the manufacturing industry should implement the study's conclusions.