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Exploring the effect and the psychological process of leader humility on employee creativity: A comparative study in the U.S. and Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 22K01732
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 07080:Business administration-related
Research InstitutionGakushuin University

Principal Investigator

金 素延  学習院大学, 国際社会科学部, 准教授 (70743201)

Project Period (FY) 2022-04-01 – 2025-03-31
Project Status Granted (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2024: ¥130,000 (Direct Cost: ¥100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥30,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥2,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥600,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
KeywordsLeader humility / Employee creativity / Underlying mechanism / Comparative study / Japan / The U.S. / Leader quality
Outline of Research at the Start

The study examines leader humility and its positive influence on employee creativity. Taking a comparative approach, the study intends to disclose the difference in the underlying psychological mechanism through which leader humility is linked to employee creativity in the U.S. and Japan.

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

The research has progressed effectively throughout the year. The primary research goals for this period included identifying and disseminating findings, as well as further developing the study. In pursuit of these goals, segments of the data were analyzed and interpreted for presentations at conferences, where valuable feedback was garnered to enhance the research. Additionally, a segment of the findings, particularly those concerning leader humility and work-life facilitation, has been published in a scholarly journal. Furthermore, in an effort to refine and advance the study, extensive discussions were held with research collaborators to explore strategies for driving more significant and insightful contributions from the research.

Current Status of Research Progress
Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Owing to conducive research conditions and substantial assistance from the research collaborators, the research has been carried out in an effective way so far.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

The research will be conducted in accordance with the research plan. After completing the data collection and analysis for the U.S. dataset, the research findings will be refined and submitted to a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. This submission aims to disseminate the results widely, engaging a diverse readership. Also, upcoming plans include hosting a seminar or workshop to share the findings with a broad range of individuals from various professional backgrounds.

Report

(2 results)
  • 2023 Research-status Report
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All 2024 2023 2022

All Journal Article (2 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results,  Peer Reviewed: 2 results,  Open Access: 2 results) Presentation (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 4 results) Book (3 results)

  • [Journal Article] Sustainability through Humility: The Impact of Humble Leadership on Work?Family Facilitation in the U.S. and Japan2023

    • Author(s)
      Kim Soyeon、Gopalan Neena、Beutell Nicholas
    • Journal Title

      Sustainability

      Volume: 15 Issue: 19 Pages: 14367-14367

    • DOI

      10.3390/su151914367

    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Toward a conceptualization of kuuki-wo-yomu (reading the air) in the Japanese organizational context2023

    • Author(s)
      Jung Yuhee、Kim Soyeon、Tanikawa Tomohiko
    • Journal Title

      Culture and Organization

      Volume: - Issue: 4 Pages: 1-20

    • DOI

      10.1080/14759551.2023.2185780

    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The effective leadership and communication in the era of digitalization: Navigating the paradox of connectivity and disengagement2024

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Organizer
      The Digitalization of Work and Life: Managing People and Organizations Up Close and at a Distance
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] When and how does humble leader increase employees’ innovative behavior? : the case of Japan2023

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Organizer
      The AIB Oceania
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Exploring the effect and the internal mechanism of leader humility on employee creativity in Japan2023

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Organizer
      MBAA_AIBRP
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The effect of leader humility on employees’ work-related outcomes: a comparative study2022

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Organizer
      AIB Oceania
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Book] Diversity and Inclusion Management of Japanese Multinational Corporations: Its Effectiveness and Implications. In: Makino, S., Uchida, Y., Kasahara, T. (eds) Transformation of Japanese Multinational Enterprises and Business2024

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Total Pages
      339
    • Publisher
      Springer
    • ISBN
      9789819986156
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Book] Women's Empowerment for a Sustainable Future2023

    • Author(s)
      Claude-Helene Mayer, Elisabeth Vanderheiden, Orna Braun-Lewensohn, Gila Chen, Kiyoko Sueda, Brightness Mangolothi, Saba Safdar, Soyeon Kim
    • Total Pages
      766
    • Publisher
      Springer Cham
    • ISBN
      9783031259234
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
  • [Book] Enhancing Psychological Capital and Career Development of Female Employees in South Korea: Focusing on Gender Diversity and Inclusion Climate and Open Leadership. In: Mayer, CH., et al. Women's Empowerment for a Sustainable Future2023

    • Author(s)
      Soyeon Kim
    • Total Pages
      766
    • Publisher
      Springer
    • ISBN
      9783031259234
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report

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Published: 2022-04-19   Modified: 2024-12-25  

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