Fostering knowledge sharing climate through knowledge-based HRM practices and social capital: moderating role of paradoxical leadership

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship of knowledge-based HRM (KBHRM) practices and knowledge sharing climate (KSC). It also covers the mediation of social capital (SC) and moderation of paradoxical leadership (PL). Design/methodology/approach The data for the current study were collected from IT firms. All in all, 319 completely filled questionnaires were used for data analysis. Findings The statistical analysis revealed that KBHRM practices and KSC are both directly and indirectly (via SC) related. The empirical results do not support the moderating role of PL between KBHRM and KSC, but an alternative model tested (moderating role of PL between KBHRM and SC), and the same was supported. Originality/value There is a dearth of literature focusing on the relationship of KBHRM and KSC. The inclusion of SC and PL has also not gained due attention from researchers.