Leader moral disengagement and follower knowledge hiding. A moderated mediation model of follower Machiavellianism and trust in the leader

Purpose This study aims to build a moderated mediation model investigate the roles that trust in leader and follower Machiavellianism can play relationship between moral disengagement of hiding knowledge followers. Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered from eight universities Turkey using set 72 matched (dean)–follower (faculty member) questionnaires. The hypotheses tested with multiple regression, regression bootstrapping analyses. Findings findings reveal positively influences hiding, while mediates this influence not only moderates but also reduces indirect through leader. Research limitations/implications Even though measurements research variables collected different sources time separation, common method bias might have existed. Also, is carried out single cultural context posing issue generalizability our other contexts. Originality/value main contribution construct conceptual focuses on possible effect by supporting mediating role leader, reveals followers leaders high are more prone indulge knowledge. Moreover, moderating Machiavellianism, found study, provides an additional understanding may vary degree which they sensitive leader's influence.