How Do Leaders Influence Innovation and Creativity in Employees? The Mediating Role of Intrinsic Motivation

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Author list: Siyal S., Xin C., Umrani W.A., Fatima S., Pal D.

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Publication year: 2021

Volume number: 53

Issue number: 9

Start page: 1337

End page: 1361

Number of pages: 25

ISSN: 0095-3997

eISSN: 1552-3039

URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85101604080&doi=10.1177%2f0095399721997427&partnerID=40&md5=cf74e306643467d886239d2d76f4b7ac

Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)

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Abstract

Drawing on the social exchange theory, this research examines how inclusive leaders foster innovative work behavior and creativity in employees. Data were collected in two steps from the 320 employees working in Chinese R&D organizations to draw the result for this research. The findings indicate a positive impact of inclusive leadership on innovative work behavior and creativity. In addition, intrinsic motivation mediates this relationship. The implications and future research are also discussed. © The Author(s) 2021.

Keywords

China, creativity, inclusive leadership, innovative work behavior