Pearl in the Shell: Exploring Leader Humility's Role in Follower Knowledge Hiding and Sharing Dynamics

While existing studies suggest that leader humility mitigates knowledge-hiding behavior, our study challenges this notion by revealing that leader humility fosters knowledge hiding through inclusion, while simultaneously promoting knowledge sharing. Drawing on Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this study demonstrates that leader humility indirectly influences both knowledge hiding and sharing through the mechanism of inclusion. These findings contribute to the literature by shedding light on the complex interplay between leader humility and its contextual effects on knowledge management behaviors within organizations.