Transformational Leadership and Digital Creativity: The Mediating Roles of Creative Self-Efficacy and Ambidextrous Learning

Authors

Zhen Shao, Harbin Institute of TechnologyFollow
Qian Wang, Harbin Institute of TechnologyFollow
Xixi Li, Tsinghua UniversityFollow

Abstract

Drawing insights from social cognitive theory and organizational learning theory, this study aims to uncover themediating mechanisms between direct manager’s transformational leadership behaviors and employees’ digital creativity in the context of digital technology. We conducted a field survey in China and collected data from 234 employees who utilized digital technologies to support daily work. Structural equation modelling analysis results showed that employees’ creative self-efficacy and two learning activities (exploitation vs. exploration) effectively transmitted the influence of transformational leadership ondigital creativity. Our study not only contributes to the understanding on effective use of digital technologies, but also provides practical insights for managers in the big data era.

Recommended Citation

Shao, Zhen; Wang, Qian; and Li, Xixi, "Transformational Leadership and Digital Creativity: The Mediating Roles of Creative Self-Efficacy and Ambidextrous Learning" (2019). PACIS 2019 Proceedings. 23.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2019/23