Exploring the Mediating Role of Moral Identity on the Relationship between Perception of Corporate Hypocrisy and Knowledge Hiding Resilience
Abstract
he present study examine the relationship between corporate hypocrisy and knowledge hiding via intervening variable moral identity. To test the study hypotheses, the data from managerial level employees of WAPDA was collected using a survey questionnaire having five point Likert scale. Through random sampling technique and using G*Power, a total of 384 respondents were selected for this study. The findings suggest that perceived corporate hypocrisy has significant relationship with knowledge hiding. It was also found that moral identity did not mediate the relationship between corporate hypocrisy and knowledge hiding at 95% confidence interval. It is recommended that management of WAPDA should try their best to reduce the practices of corporate hypocrisy as it will increase employees’ engagement in knowledge hiding. Limitations and directions for future research are also highlighted.
Key Words: Perceived Corporate Hypocrisy, Knowledge Hiding, Moral Identity, WAPDA