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THE EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON INNOVATION BEHAVIOR

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).24      10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).24      Published : Jun 2023

The Effects of Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Transformational Leadership on Innovation Behavior

Abstract

    This study examines the impact of entrepreneurial and transformational leadership on employee innovative behaviour, mediated by an innovation climate with intellectual agility and moderated by intrinsic motivation. Data from 341 full-time IT sector employees in Pakistan were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Structural equation modelling was employed for analysis. Results indicate that both leadership styles enhance employees' intellectual agility and innovative behaviour. The study underscores the significant role of innovation climate in fostering innovative behaviour. Furthermore, intrinsic motivation moderates the relationship between transformational leadership and innovative behaviour. These findings empower leaders to foster innovation, cultivate conducive environments, and encourage open idea-sharing. The study sheds light on implications, limitations, and avenues for future research.

    Entrepreneurial leadership, Transformational Leadership, Innovation climate, Intellectual agility, Intrinsic Motivation

    (1) Muhammad Irshad
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ziaullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asghar Hayyat
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    TURABIAN : Irshad, Muhammad, Muhammad Ziaullah, and Asghar Hayyat. "The Effects of Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Transformational Leadership on Innovation Behavior." Global Economics Review VIII, no. II (2023): 317-333. https://doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).24