The Impact Of An Inclusive Leadership Style On Generation Z's Willingness To Share Knowledge

Abstract

In the knowledge-based economy, inclusive leadership strengthens employees' sense of belonging and psychological safety. Generation Z brings new values and expectations regarding managerial leadership styles, influencing their willingness to share knowledge. This article aims to examine the impact of inclusive leadership on Generation Z’s propensity to share knowledge, considering demographic and organizational variables as well as the level of organizational identification, which plays a key role as a factor enhancing employee engagement and willingness to share knowledge in the workplace. Spearman’s rank correlation test was applied to data from 318 anonymous online surveys conducted within Polish organizations. Statistical analyses were performed using Statistica 13.3 (StatSoft). The results revealed a positive impact of inclusive leadership on knowledge sharing, with stronger effects observed among women than men. Tenure and company size influenced perceptions of leadership. Organizational identification, particularly pride and sense of influence, enhanced the propensity to exchange knowledge. The findings confirm that inclusive leadership and strong organizational identification promote knowledge sharing among Generation Z employees in Polish organizations. They also highlight the importance of considering demographic and organizational variables such as gender, tenure, and company size, which moderate these relationships. This knowledge can assist leaders in creating environments conducive to open communication and knowledge exchange, crucial for the development of knowledge-based organizations.