Inclusion to Innovation: How Leaders can Create a Culture of Creativity

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  • S. Vijayalakshmi
     Assistant Professor, M.P. Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru – 560001, Karnataka ,IN
  • Hema Harsha
     Associate Professor, M.P. Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru – 560001, Karnataka ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/dbijb/2024/44266

Keywords:

Employee Creativity, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Innovative Work Behavior, Leadership

Abstract

Within an organization, leadership is thought to have a particularly significant impact on creativity and innovation. The promotion of employee well-being and competitive advantage through inclusion is a critical component of global company and is suggested as a novel way to diversity management. This study aimed to investigate how inclusive leadership plays a vital role in generating innovative work behavior. This study collected data from managerial-level employees of various businesses. This study suggests that industry leaders should adopt an inclusive leadership style to enhance employees innovative work behavior and overall industry performance.

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2024-08-14

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Vijayalakshmi, S., & Harsha, H. (2024). Inclusion to Innovation: How Leaders can Create a Culture of Creativity. DHARANA - Bhavan’s International Journal of Business, 15(1), 35–38. https://doi.org/10.18311/dbijb/2024/44266

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Volume 15, Issue 1, January-June 2024

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