Assessing The Influence Of Leadership Styles On Organizational Innovation In The Technology Sector

Marc Dupont; Philippe De Clercq

doi:10.61132/ijems.v1i1.324

Authors

Marc Dupont KU Leuven
Philippe De Clercq KU Leuven

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/ijems.v1i1.324

Keywords:

Leadership styles, Organizational innovation, Technology sector, Transformational leadership, Employee creativity, Competitive advantage

Abstract

This article examines the effect of different leadership styles on fostering innovation within technology companies. By analyzing data from tech firms, the research highlights how transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles impact employee creativity, collaboration, and the adoption of new technologies. The study concludes that transformational leadership is most effective in driving innovation and sustaining competitive advantage in the tech industry.

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