Articulating the effect and process model of transformational leadership on innovative behavior in the Asian context: Evidence from Japan, Korea, and China

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K17128
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Management
• Research Institution: Meiji University
• Principal Investigator: Soyeon Kim 明治大学, 経営学研究科, 特任講師 (70743201)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: リーダーシップ / 革新的な行動 / 文化価値観 / モチベーション / アジア

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The research investigated the effects and mechanism of transformational leadership on innovative behavior in the Asian context. Taking both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the study clarified transformational leadership effectiveness in Asia. The research showed the findings: 1) the positive effectiveness of transformational leadership on innovative behavior, 2) a mediating effect of intrinsic motivation, and 3) moderating effects of cultural values. Building on the cross-cultural perspective that investigated employees’ behaviors working for service companies in China, Korea, and Japan, the findings contributes to advancing leadership studies in the Asian context. The study further provides practically useful ideas, which contributes to real business.

Free Research Field

国際経営、 人事管理