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Title: Investigating the Relationship between Leadership Styles and Employee Innovation Behavior in Thai Private Universities
Language: English
Authors: Jinze Liu (ORCID 0009-0005-1976-4996), Daranee Pimchangthong (ORCID 0009-0003-4577-4077)
Source: Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2025353 2025 17.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Private Colleges, Leadership Styles, College Faculty, Employer Employee Relationship, Innovation, Administrator Behavior, Teacher Behavior, Self Efficacy, Communication (Thought Transfer), Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Surveys, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Administrator Relationship
Geographic Terms: Thailand
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Abstract: Background/purpose: In the context of increasing competition in higher education, Thai private universities face ongoing challenges in promoting employee innovation. Although leadership is widely recognized as a key factor influencing innovation behavior, prior research often examines leadership styles in isolation. This study aims to investigate the integrated effects of responsible, servant, and transformational leadership on employee innovation behavior, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of knowledge sharing and innovative self-efficacy. Materials/methods: A quantitative research approach was employed using a structured questionnaire distributed to employees in Thai private universities. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze the hypothesized relationships and examine the mediating effects. Results: The findings reveal that responsible, servant, and transformational leadership styles are commonly practiced in Thai private universities. These styles have significant positive effects on both knowledge sharing and innovative self-efficacy, which in turn enhance employee innovation behavior. Moreover, knowledge sharing and innovative self-efficacy act as key mediators that strengthen the relationships between leadership styles and innovation behavior. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that responsible, transformational, and servant leadership each play a crucial role in fostering employee innovation behavior in Thai private universities. Responsible leadership builds trust and open communication, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovation. Transformational leadership motivates employees to exceed expectations and enhances their confidence to innovate. Servant leadership supports employee development and well-being, creating a collaborative environment that nurtures innovation. Together, these leadership styles enhance knowledge sharing and innovative self-efficacy, ultimately contributing to a dynamic, innovation-driven academic culture.
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