Empirical analysis shows significant effects of empowering leadership on innovative work behavior, highlighting psychological empowerment's mediating role.
Key Points
Empowering leadership positively influences innovative work behavior among university employees, and this relationship is strengthened through psychological empowerment.
Analysis revealed a significant positive mediation effect of psychological empowerment, indicating its crucial role in the empowerment process.
The study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to assess relationships between leadership styles and innovative behaviors in a sample of 438 employees.
Results suggest potential applications for institutions aiming to enhance innovative practices through empowering leadership approaches.