Abstract
Building upon JD-R Theory and KBV Theory, this study empirically investigates the relationship between knowledge-oriented leadership and knowledge management behavior with the moderating role of employee work attitude in higher education institutions of Pakistan. The population of the study was the faculty members of the higher education institution of Peshawar, Pakistan. The data was collected by 204 faculty members, as the teaching faculty is considered as the knowledge pillar in higher education institutions, therefore, this study has only collected data from the teaching faculty working in public, and private universities by close-ended questionnaires. For statistical analysis of the hypotheses, this study has applied Smart PLS 3.2. The results of the study reveal that knowledge-oriented leader significantly influences knowledge management behavior in higher education institutions, furthermore, this study finding reveals employee work attitude significantly moderates the relationship. This study also illustrates the implications, limitations, and future research directions for the practitioner and scholars.