Increasing innovation: Investigating the effect of leadership styles and psychological processes on employee behaviors
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 13 October 2020
Issue publication date: 7 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Innovation is essential for organizations to gain competitive advantage and financial success. The leadership style of managers can directly influence employee attitudes and behaviours, which can lead to increased innovation and creativity. A servant leadership style, which puts employees’ growth, learning, development and well-being first, leads to employees reciprocating in positive behaviours. They feel invested in and supported, and feel able and encouraged to suggest new ideas. They feel psychologically safe and feel able to thrive at work. This leads to increased innovation which leads to improved outcomes for the organization as a whole.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2021), "Increasing innovation: Investigating the effect of leadership styles and psychological processes on employee behaviors", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 29 No. 1, pp. 42-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-09-2020-0218
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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