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The influence of leadership on learning and innovation: evidence from India

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  • C. Lakshman

    (Florida Atlantic University)

  • Sumita Rai

    (Management Development Institute)

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There is a consensus that leadership has a powerful multi-level influence on learning and innovation. Yet, the literature has not adequately addressed this issue. Recent evidence of the influence of knowledge leadership on innovation only applies to a limited and simple conceptualization of the construct. Drawing from organizational learning theory, we contribute by conceptualizing and operationalizing a four-dimensional model of knowledge leadership behaviors. We empirically verify the dimensions using confirmatory factor analysis. We test and find support for the relationship between unit-level knowledge leadership and organizational innovation mediated by unit-level knowledge sharing. We discuss contributions, findings, limitations, and future research directions.

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  • C. Lakshman & Sumita Rai, 2021. "The influence of leadership on learning and innovation: evidence from India," Asian Business & Management, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 20(3), pages 307-338, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:abaman:v:20:y:2021:i:3:d:10.1057_s41291-019-00096-w
    DOI: 10.1057/s41291-019-00096-w
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