Research Article

The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment

Volume: 9 Number: 3 September 30, 2024
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The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment

Abstract

This study explores how inclusive leadership shapes innovative work behavior, focusing on the intermediary effects of emotional commitment and an inclusive climate in Turkish public schools. Drawing on data from 364 teachers in Kocaeli, the research utilized a range of scales to assess aspects like inclusive leadership, emotional commitment, inclusive climate, and innovative work behavior. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results show a positive impact of inclusive leadership on innovative work behavior. However, the impact is mediated through the presence of an inclusive climate and high levels of emotional commitment. The findings suggest that while inclusive leadership is necessary for fostering innovation, it is the combination of an emotionally supportive and inclusively diverse environment that truly enhances innovative behaviors among teachers. This comprehensive approach not only supports the innovative capacity of individuals but also contributes to a more dynamic and creative educational atmosphere. This study highlights the importance of adopting a holistic leadership strategy in educational institutions. It underscores the need for school administrators to not only practice inclusive leadership but also actively cultivate an environment that values diversity and fosters emotional commitment. By doing so, schools can become fertile grounds for innovation, benefiting educators and students alike. The research provides valuable insights into the mechanisms through which leadership can influence organizational behavior and offers a framework for fostering innovation in educational settings.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Education Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2024

Submission Date

January 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 3

APA
Çelik, Ç., Polat, S., & Esen, E. (2024). The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 9(3), 414-473. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1420668
AMA
1.Çelik Ç, Polat S, Esen E. The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment. REAL. 2024;9(3):414-473. doi:10.30828/real.1420668
Chicago
Çelik, Çağlar, Soner Polat, and Emre Esen. 2024. “The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 9 (3): 414-73. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1420668.
EndNote
Çelik Ç, Polat S, Esen E (September 1, 2024) The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 9 3 414–473.
IEEE
[1]Ç. Çelik, S. Polat, and E. Esen, “The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment”, REAL, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 414–473, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.30828/real.1420668.
ISNAD
Çelik, Çağlar - Polat, Soner - Esen, Emre. “The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 9/3 (September 1, 2024): 414-473. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1420668.
JAMA
1.Çelik Ç, Polat S, Esen E. The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment. REAL. 2024;9:414–473.
MLA
Çelik, Çağlar, et al. “The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, vol. 9, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 414-73, doi:10.30828/real.1420668.
Vancouver
1.Çağlar Çelik, Soner Polat, Emre Esen. The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Inclusive Climate and Emotional Commitment. REAL. 2024 Sep. 1;9(3):414-73. doi:10.30828/real.1420668

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