Investigating the role of leadership and organisational culture in fostering innovation

Abstract

To be competitive in the global market, businesses must innovate. Innovation is a force of change in today's competitive market, and organisations that reject change are at danger. The goal of the study was to figure out what leadership style and organisational culture may be used to create a long-term work environment that encourages organisational innovation. Companies cannot protect themselves against change, regardless of the size of their resource pool or their organisational excellence. Change brings with its danger and uncertainty, but it also brings with its opportunity. The decision to innovate must be accompanied by activities that establish an atmosphere that encourages individuals to be creative. For an organization's innovation initiatives to be effective, it must have a culture that encourages individuals to participate in innovation. The study employed quantitative method. To investigate this relationship, the researcher adapted a survey instrument to obtain the date from UAE firms. A Self-administrated questionnaire was distributed to employees who were randomly selected from the organisation. The data was collected through survey questionnaire from 500 participants working in the companies in UAE. The data was analysed by using smart-PLS software.

Situational Leadership Dynamics: Its Influence on Human Resource Development in the Entrepreneurial Context

“…In such situations, a leader's role extends beyond merely giving directions but lies more in creating opportunities for teams to experiment, learn from failures, and acquire new knowledge. Effective leaders will also encourage collaboration and idea exchange among team members, fostering an organizational culture that promotes innovation and proactive action (Hashim et al, 2022). Thus, awareness of the need for situational and adaptive leadership becomes increasingly important in facing the ever-changing dynamics of the business environment.…”