基于知识势的领导过程研究

doi:10.16381/j.cnki.issn1003-207x.2024.0185

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How does the knowledge relationship of leader-follower influence the leadership process To answer this question， it focuses on the knowledge composition characteristic of leader-follower dyad. Based on potential science， a new construct， “knowledge potential”， is introduced，which describes the product of differences and overlaps in knowledge between a given leader and follower. It is proposed that within a leader-follower dyad， as the knowledge differences in some domains increases， and the knowledge overlaps in other domains also increases， the knowledge potentialgrows larger， which further contribute to the leadership process. It is theorized that （1） knowledge differences of a leader-follower dyad in certain domains can enhance the credibility of the leader during persuasion process， enable leader to discern the challenge encountered by follower in his or her tasks then offer pertinent feedback and guidance， foster the development of follower’ work competencies and professional demeanor；（2） knowledge overlaps of a leader-follower dyad in other domains facilitate the reduction of communication and coordination costs and foster the construction of higher-quality leader-member exchange relationships；（3） Based on the argument that “difference × overlap = potential，” the knowledge differences and overlaps of a leader-follower dyad in different domains mutually reinforce and complement each other， collaboratively influencing the leadership process；（4）Which domains does knowledge differences and knowledge overlaps come from depend on contextual factors. Lastly， the theoretical contributions of knowledge potential to leadership， team knowledge composition and potential science literature are discussed， as well as its practical implications for organizations and leaders.

Key words: knowledge potential, potential science, leadership, leader-member relationship, team knowledge composition

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Guoquan Chen,Qingye Luo,Jingyi Wang, et al. A Leadership Process Research Based on Knowledge Potential[J]. Chinese Journal of Management Science, 2026, 34(1): 128-141.

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