Fostering innovation and involvement among Korean workers in problem solving through trust and psychological safety: the role of paradoxical leader behaviours

Oh, Se Hyung; Dong, Longzhu; Nahm, Abraham Y.; Yu, Gyu Chang

doi:10.1080/13602381.2021.1941529

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“…Detert and Burris (2007) posit that followers who are liberated from interpersonal risks and the possibility of harm to their personal reputation are more likely to contribute original ideas because they are not frightened of criticism for possible mistakes. Research indicates that workers who perceive psychological safety as high are less likely to be afraid to voice new ideas and respectfully disagree with one another, which leads to a greater degree of creativity (Oh et al, 2023). In particular, people who are in a psychologically safe environment don't feel threatened by their surroundings and are sure that trying new things and taking chances won't make them feel less valuable or ashamed (Liu et al, 2023).…”

Section: Psychological Safety As a Mediatormentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychological Safety and Innovative Work Behavior: Does Socially Responsible Leadership Matter?

Kyambade,

Namuddu,

Mugambwa

et al. 2024

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Purpose – The present study investigates the relationship between innovative work behavior (IWB) and socially responsible leadership (SRL). The role of psychological safety in this relationship is also further explored in this study.Design/methodology/approach – Data were gathered from Ugandan public universities for this study. For this study, 214 employees were invited to take part. The research hypotheses were evaluated using Processes Macro and Amos.Findings – SRL has been found to effectively improve followers' Innovative work behaviour using data from Ugandan public universities. Furthermore, the primary impact of SRL on IWB of staff in public universities is mediated by psychological safety.Originality/value – This is one of the first studies to look into the relationship between followers' IWB and SRL and the mediating role of psychological safety among employees. Secondly, by investigating the mediation of psychological safety, this study expands our knowledge that binds SRL to IWB. In conclusion, our study draws from data gathered in Uganda and may offer novel perspectives to the predominantly western literature currently in circulation.

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Section: Psychological Safety As a Mediatormentioning

confidence: 99%