TY  - JOUR
T1  - How Organizational Culture and Legitimacy Influence Knowledge Sharing and Creation: A Mediated Framework
A1  - Sofia M. Alvarez
A1  - Carlos D. Romero
A1  - Lucia P. Fuentes
A1  - Daniel J. Ibarra
JF  - Annals of Organizational Culture, Leadership and External Engagement Journal
JO  - Ann Organ Cult Leadersh Extern Engagem J
SN  - 3108-4176
Y1  - 2020
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/kQI7jXaFrf
SP  - 96
EP  - 111
N2  - This investigation explores the connection between organizational culture and institutional legitimacy within universities, with a focus on the intermediary effects of knowledge generation and dissemination activities. Drawing on a multifaceted theoretical framework that combines legitimacy theory, institutional theory, knowledge-based view, and stakeholder perspectives, the research evaluated a conceptual framework suggesting chained associations among these elements. Data were gathered from 370 managerial-level academic and administrative personnel at both state-funded and independent universities in Ecuador, and the model was assessed via structural equation modeling. The empirical evidence supports a positive association between organizational culture and institutional legitimacy, occurring both straightforwardly and through intermediaries. In particular, knowledge dissemination proved to be the primary mediating factor in this association, whereas knowledge generation lacked a straightforward impact on legitimacy but influenced it via dissemination. Comparative analysis across groups indicated notable variations between state and private institutions: in state universities, dissemination exerted a greater effect on legitimacy, while in private ones, culture demonstrated a stronger straightforward influence. These outcomes advance insights into mechanisms by which higher education entities secure and sustain societal acceptance through knowledge-handling practices, while providing actionable guidance for institutional leaders aiming to bolster legitimacy. Overall, the study highlights the value of fostering flexible cultures that promote knowledge generation and dissemination as key approaches to legitimacy enhancement in the modern landscape of tertiary education.
UR  - https://apsshs.com/article/how-organizational-culture-and-legitimacy-influence-knowledge-sharing-and-creation-a-mediated-frame-qggfodldmqhgdfz
ER  -