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The double-edged effect of exploitative leadership on employees’ innovative behavior: Evidence from China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Exploitative leadership significantly impacts employees’ attitude and behavior, underscoring the need to explore its effects on employee innovation. In this study we analyzed responses to a survey of 378 employees in China using Mplus 8.0. The results showed that exploitative leadership was negatively related to employees’ innovative behavior, with knowledge hiding and selfefficacy acting as mediators of this relationship. In addition, the sense of personal traditionality moderated the relationship between exploitative leadership and employees’ innovative behavior. These findings offer valuable implications for enhancing organizational practices and fostering a more innovative workplace environment.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.14653

Authors: Zhe Liu, Shuyu Man

Institutions: Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Pingdingshan University

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7083057771

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