The Mediating Effect of Error Management on Authentic Leadership and Organization Innovativeness in Higher Education

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Abstract

Authentic leadership style has become a widespread emerging social trend as it assists in making informed decisions and understanding different points of view in higher education institutional settings improving response to the desires and expectations of followers. This study investigates underlying psychological mechanisms linking authentic leadership and error management with organizational innovativeness. Data were collected from college students (N = 440) and analyzed using quantitative methodology. Exploratory factor analysis is conducted using Structural Equation Modeling to determine the extent to which the utilized items map onto the subscales. This study highlights authentic leadership as one of the main determinants of innovativeness in institutions. It plays a vital role in determining the level of support dedicated to innovation in an organization.

Authors

• Juhee Kim, University of Idaho

• Agyemang Amofa Prempeh, University of Idaho

• Emmanuel Kyeremeh Addai, University of Nevada - Reno

• Elizabeth Wargo, University of Idaho