The influence of knowledge management, green transformational leadership, green organizational culture on green innovation and sustainable performance: The case of Vietnam

Abstract

The study investigates the impact of knowledge management, green organizational culture, green transformational leadership on green innovation and sustainable performance of organization in Vietnam, which is under-researched. Data were collected from managerial positions using purposive sampling techniques, encompassing a total of 200 organizations, and analyzed through Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results confirm that knowledge management, green transformational leadership and green organizational culture are significant drivers of green innovation. Additionally, both green transformational leadership and green innovation positively influence sustainable performance. The study extends the Resource Based View theory by identifying factors that enhance green innovation and sustainable performance in organization. This study offers valuable insights and implications for policymakers, leaders and academics on integrating knowledge management, green organizational culture, green transformational leadership, and green innovation to achieve sustainable performance in developing countries like Vietnam.