An empirical study of the relationship among transformational leadership style,team culture and creativity of scientific research teams
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Relevant research shows that transformational leadership Style is a positive factor to promote innovation and creativity,but its mechanism is not clear.Based on the review of relevant literature and survey,this paper constructs a theoretical model considering three factors in the model together.So the purpose here is to explore a little further into the causal relationship about three factors including transformational leadership style,team culture and team creativity.This study is focused on scientific research teams from several well-known research institutes in china.Through data analysis of 78 effective samples of scientific research teams,empirical results show that transformational leadership style has a significant impact on team creativity.Except for hierarchy culture,clan culture,adhocracy culture and market culture have a mediating effect on the relationship between transformational leadership style and team creativity.Meanwhile,transformational leadership style shows a direct influence on hierarchy culture.Related results are of positive guidance to leaders of scientific research teams and creativity management.
Source: Kexuexue yanjiu
Author: Shang Ji-mei
Institution: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2348855107