DRIVING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL FIRMS: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, AND THE ALGERIAN CONTEXT CASE STUDY OF MAGHREB PIPE COMPANY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF GIANT PIPES IN ALGERIA

Abstract

This research aims to examine the impact of organizational culture on knowledge management processes, highlighting the mediating role of strategic leadership in supporting this relationship. The field study was conducted at Maghreb Pipe, a company in Algeria that manufactures metal and plastic pipes. To answer the research questions and test the hypotheses, a descriptive-analytical approach was employed, with a sample of 321 employees from the company. Statistical analysis was conducted using AMOS.v24. The findings revealed a significant positive direct impact of organizational culture on the activation of knowledge management processes, along with a partial mediation of strategic leadership in supporting this relationship at the company studied.