Research on the Influence of Family Supportive Supervisor Behavior on Employee’s Knowledge Sharing Behavior ——A Cross-level Moderation Model

Abstract

Based on the theory of social exchange, this paper constructs a theoretical model of the influence of family-supported supervisor behavior on employees' knowledge sharing behavior. The results of 200 valid questionnaires show that: (1) Family supportive supervisor behavior can effectively promote employees'  knowledge sharing behavior ; (2) Organizational identity partly plays the mediating role between family supportive supervisor behavior and employees' knowledge sharing behavior ; (3) Duty orientation mitigates the association between family supportive supervisor behavior and employees' knowledge sharing behavior. Finally, this article discussed effective ways to promote employees' knowledge-sharing behavior: by improving the supervisor's ability to implement family-supporting supervisor behavior, creating a harmonious organizational atmosphere and improving employees' organizational identity, and strengthening employees' duty orientation. All of these can play a positive role in promoting knowledge sharing behaviors of employees.