The Relationship Of Knowledge Management, Transformational Leadership And Innovative Work Behavior, Study Case Of A Baby Product Fmcg Company

This research explores the relationship between Knowledge Management Practice (KMP), Transformational Leadership (TL), and Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) within an FMCG company specializing in baby products in Indonesia.Utilizing a mixed-method research approach, quantitative data was collected from surveys involving 284 employees and enriched by qualitative insights from focus group discussions.Quantitative analysis revealed that Knowledge Management practices significantly drive employees' Innovative Work Behavior ( = 0.789, p < 0.001), confirming KMP as the primary predictor of innovation with 71.2% variance explanation.Transformational Leadership was found to have a moderate relationship with IWB (r = 0.570, p < 0.01), primarily acting as a supporting environment rather than directly stimulating innovative behaviors.Contrary to expectations, TL did not significantly moderate the KMP-IWB relationship ( = 0.066, p = 0.150).Qualitative results emphasized the importance of authentic leadership behaviors, systematic documentation, and organizational trust as critical boundary conditions for effective innovation.This research contributes valuable insights into how structured knowledge-sharing practices, supported by transformational leadership, can enhance organizational innovation.Practically, organizations should prioritize robust KM infrastructure, complemented by leadership training focused on building psychological safety and trust, to sustain continuous innovation.