The Relationship between Leadership Styles and Innovation:An Application in Logistics Sector

Dilara San and Osman Bayraktar
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Dilara San: Istanbul Ticaret Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu, Insan Kaynaklari Yuksek Lisans Programı, Istanbul, Turkiye
Osman Bayraktar: Istanbul Ticaret Universitesi Isletme Fakultesi Havacilik Yonetimi, Istanbul, Turkiye

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2017, vol. 6, issue 5, 68-86

Abstract: Aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between intentional leadership styles and innovation. Research, was held in Istanbul Sisli, at the one of Turkey's largest logistics company. A total of 7000 people, including 1200 mid-level executives and 100 senior executives, are in operation. The survey was conducted with the participation of 100 senior managers. Working with this content is a case study. As a result of analysis of research data; it was found that there was a significant positive relationship between the general leadership scale and the autocracy, democracy, humanism, bureaucracy and charismatic subordinate to it. Another meaningful relationship was found between leadership scale sub-dimensions and autocracy and innovation scale. A statistically significant difference was not found between the variables except this. Key Words:Leadership, Creativity, Innovation

Date: 2017
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