The Impact of Ambidextrous Leadership on Organizational Excellence: An Applied Study in Small and Medium Enterprises in Qatar

Al-Eida, Saeed Nasser S. M.

doi:10.5539/ijbm.v15n9p163

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“…, 2020a, b), innovative work behavior (Usman et al. , 2020), organizational excellence (Al-Eida, 2020) and employee innovation (Al-Eida, 2020; Kung et al. , 2020).…”

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How ambidextrous leadership enhances employee creativity: a quantitative approach

Yasmeen,

Ajmal

2023

EBHRM

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PurposeBased on the leader-members exchange (LMX) theory, the purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of ambidextrous leadership on employee creativity through ambidextrous behavior. The study also investigates an organizational culture that amplifies the positive influence of ambidextrous leadership on employee creativity.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected form 300 permanent employees of the local government department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Hypotheses were tested by using Hayes PROCESS macro.FindingsResults indicated that ambidextrous style of leadership and employee creativity is mediated by ambidextrous behavior of employees. The findings of the study also established the fact that the relationship of ambidextrous leadership and employee creativity is subject to the organizational culture.Research limitations/implicationsThe current study was carried out in the local government department; researchers can conduct research by studying multiple government departments at once. In addition, the present study is cross-sectional; scholars in future can take a longitudinal approach to capture employee creativity at different points of time.Practical implicationsFor establishing a welcoming innovation atmosphere and assist workers' creative behaviors, ambidextrous leadership should be practiced by leaders from day-to-day operations. Leaders must create flexible abilities to adapt internal resources (knowledge and values) in the public sector into new behavioral patterns that encourage employee creativity.Originality/valueThis is the first study that investigates the ambidextrous behavior as a vital intervening mechanism in the ambidextrous leadership–employee creativity linkage. Further, this study provides first empirical evidence by study the organizational culture as a moderator in determine the impact of ambidextrous leadership on employee creativity.

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“…, 2020a, b), innovative work behavior (Usman et al. , 2020), organizational excellence (Al-Eida, 2020) and employee innovation (Al-Eida, 2020; Kung et al. , 2020).…”

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How ambidextrous leadership enhances employee creativity: a quantitative approach

Yasmeen,

Ajmal

2023

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“…It is a leadership style that combines two different and complementary leadership behaviours using the paradoxical thinking of "both/and" by flexibly switching between them according to situational changes in the work process (Schreuders and Legesse, 2012), thereby helping enterprises achieve a dynamic balance and collaborative development of contradictory goals . While it presents greater challenges than other leadership styles (Mueller et al, 2020), it has a positive impact on organisational excellence, team learning, team ambidexterity and work crafting (Al-Eida, 2020;Duc et al, 2020;Alo, 2023;Ma et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While it presents greater challenges than other leadership styles (Mueller et al. , 2020), it has a positive impact on organisational excellence, team learning, team ambidexterity and work crafting (Al-Eida, 2020; Duc et al. , 2020; Alo, 2023; Ma et al.…”

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Do what is possible with enthusiasm: the impact of ambidextrous leadership on employees’ innovation behaviour

Cheng

2024

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PurposeThis study investigates the direct influence of ambidextrous leadership on employees’ innovation behaviour, the mediating role of innovative self-efficacy and harmonious work passion, and the moderating role of Zhong-Yong thinking.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a series of questionnaire surveys to collect data in three time periods and from multiple sources; 332 supervisor–subordinate matched samples were obtained. The hypothesised relationships were tested using structural equation modelling and ProClin.FindingsAmbidextrous leadership is positively associated with employees’ innovation behaviour, while innovative self-efficacy and harmonious work passion play mediating roles. The analysis further confirms that innovative self-efficacy and harmonious work passion play a chained double-mediating role between ambidextrous leadership and employees’ innovation behaviour, while Zhong-Yong thinking plays moderating roles between ambidextrous leadership and innovative self-efficacy and between ambidextrous leadership and harmonious work passion.Originality/valueThis study demonstrates the influence of ambidextrous leadership on employees’ innovation behaviour, specifically the role of ambidextrous leadership, and extends the relationship’s theoretical foundation. It is also expected to provide inspiration and serve as a reference for local Chinese management.

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Ambidextrous leadership: a narrative literature review for theory development and directions for future research

Kafetzopoulos

2021

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PurposeThis study seeks to provide a narrative literature review of existing empirical research, in order to better understand the processes and theory of ambidextrous leadership, as well as its influence on followers, employees and organizations.Design/methodology/approachData from 26 studies were extracted and synthesied providing a critical discussion about the methodological and theoretical aspects of the studies identified in the review.FindingsIt was revealed the attributes for an effective ambidextrous leader, it was presented the recently proposed concept of ambidextrous leadership theory and it was noticed the main criticisms against the findings of the extant ambidextrous leadership literature. It was also identified many research gaps in the literature which in turn can guide academics in the development of ambidextrous leadership.Research limitations/implicationsThe ambidextrous leadership theory represents a novel and unique approach to the domain of leadership for creativity and innovation. It is shared across hierarchical levels throughout the organization. Leaders have a significant effect on employees' behaviors and should determine its applicability to different situations. Organizations require ambidextrous managers who combine flexible, situational and versatile leadership styles developing ever increasingly new and divergent ideas. Many research gaps in the literature were also identified that can guide academics in the development of ambidextrous leadership.Practical implicationsUnderstanding that ambidextrous leadership is required to significantly influence ambidexterity and innovation allows organizations to direct their leadership selection and development.Originality/valueThis review contributes to the ambidextrous leadership literature by creating a holistic picture of where it has been and where it should go.

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The Impact of Ambidextrous Leadership on Organizational Excellence: An Applied Study in Small and Medium Enterprises in Qatar

Cited by 4 publications

References 39 publications

How ambidextrous leadership enhances employee creativity: a quantitative approach

How ambidextrous leadership enhances employee creativity: a quantitative approach

Do what is possible with enthusiasm: the impact of ambidextrous leadership on employees’ innovation behaviour

Ambidextrous leadership: a narrative literature review for theory development and directions for future research

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