The relationship between transformational leadership and innovative behaviour in a healthcare context: a team learning versus a cohesion perspective

被引:16
作者
Sanders, Karin [1 ]
Shipton, Helen [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Twente, Fac Behav Sci Work & Organisat Psychol, Enschede, Netherlands
[2] Aston Univ, Aston Business Sch, Birmingham B4 7ET, W Midlands, England
关键词
transformational leadership; innovative behaviour; team learning; cohesion; EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY; WORK GROUPS; COHESIVENESS; KNOWLEDGE; COMMUNITIES; PERFORMANCE; MULTILEVEL; MEDIATION; ANONYMITY; QUALITY;
D O I
10.1504/EJIM.2012.044759
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study was to explore whether the relationship between transformational leadership and innovative behaviour is explained via the mediating role of team learning, or whether instead team cohesion mediates this relationship. Using survey data from 158 professionals within 21 teams in the Dutch healthcare context, we tested by means of hierarchical regression analyses: (a) the relationship between transformational leadership and innovative behaviour; (b) whether team learning or cohesion mediates this relationship; and (c) the relationship between team learning and cohesion, in relation to transformational leadership. Results showed that transformational leadership is positively related to innovative behaviour and that both cohesion and team learning mediate this relationship, with team learning being the strongest mediator. Addressing a neglected area, our study provides evidence to show that managers who enhance team learning are likely to maximise employees' scope for engaging in innovative behaviours.
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页数:18
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