Abstract
This study developed and tested a research model to examine the influence of leader humility on team creativity. Drawing on social learning theory, we tested team behavioral integration as a mediator in the relationship between leader humility and team creativity. Moreover, we tested the moderating effect of leader performance on this mediated relationship. We tested our hypotheses using a multiple-source research design. Data were collected from 275 employees in 67 work teams from a variety of industrial companies in Southeast China. The results confirmed that team behavioral integration mediated the relationship between leader humility and team creativity. Furthermore, the indirect effect of leader humility on team creativity via team behavioral integration was stronger when leader performance was higher (vs. lower). We discuss the implications of our findings for the theory and practice of leader humility.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 818865 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Volume | 13 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 May 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- leader humility
- leader performance
- social learning theory
- team behavioral integration
- team creativity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology