The Impact of Transformational Leadership (TL) on Innovation Climate (IL) in Enterprises: Examining the Mediating Influence of Demographic and Organizational Factors (DOF)

Duy Chuc Nguyen () and Hai Hung Do
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Duy Chuc Nguyen: Hanoi University of Industry, School of Economic
Hai Hung Do: Hanoi University of Industry, School of Economic

A chapter in Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Research in Management & Technovation, 2026, pp 296-310 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In a knowledge-based and highly competitive global economy, fostering an innovation climate (IL) is essential for organizational resilience and sustainable performance. This study investigates the influence of transformational leadership (TL) on IL, with particular attention to the mediating role of demographic and organizational factors (DOF). Drawing on transformational leadership theory, the proposed model incorporates four TL dimensions - idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration - and examines their effects on IL across different contextual conditions. Data were collected from 328 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hanoi and surrounding provinces between April and June 2025. Using validated measurement instruments and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the results demonstrate a significant positive effect of TL on IL (β = 0.512, p

Keywords: Transformational leadership; Innovation climate; Demographic and organizational factors; SMEs; Vietnam; PLS-SEM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-9113-8_25

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