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Examining the impact of e-leadership on strategic innovation at work: a moderated-mediation model

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  • Yusuf Hassan

    (University of South Florida)

  • Jayesh Pandey

    (Indian Institute of Management Ranchi)

  • Shubh Majumdarr

    (Indian Institute of Management Ranchi)

  • Vijay Pereira

    (NEOMA Business School)

  • Abhishek Behl

    (Keele University)

  • Ofra Bazal-Shoham

    (Fox School of Business and Management)

Abstract

This research investigates the relationship between e-leadership and strategic innovations in the workplace. It proposes a moderated mediation model that examines inter-team coordination's mediating role and knowledge integration capability's moderating role in this relationship. A sample of 241 working professionals from the United States participated in the study. The findings of this research establish a positive and significant relationship between e-leadership and strategic innovation. e-leadership positively influences the development and implementation of innovative strategies within organizations. Additionally, the study identifies inter-team coordination as a mediator, highlighting the importance of effective team coordination in translating e-leadership into strategic innovation. Furthermore, the research reveals knowledge integration capability as a moderator, indicating that the ability to effectively integrate knowledge across teams and departments enhances the impact of e-leadership on promoting strategic innovation. The study provides valuable insights for practitioners and organizations. Recognizing the significance of e-leadership can help foster an innovative culture and improve strategic decision-making processes. Understanding the mediating and moderating role of Inter-team coordination and knowledge integration capability, emphasizes the importance of knowledge-sharing mechanisms within organizations, highlighting the need for effective knowledge management strategies.

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  • Yusuf Hassan & Jayesh Pandey & Shubh Majumdarr & Vijay Pereira & Abhishek Behl & Ofra Bazal-Shoham, 2025. "Examining the impact of e-leadership on strategic innovation at work: a moderated-mediation model," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 50(2), pages 469-487, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jtecht:v:50:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10961-024-10108-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10961-024-10108-3
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