Conceptualization of Ambidextrous Leadership Effect: Emotional And Cognitive Pathway

Authors : Çağla Güven

Pages : 187-199

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Publication Date : 2024-07-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This study aims to shed light on how ambidextrous leaders impact their employees\' innovative actions by introducing a conceptual framework that illustrates this dynamic through emotional and cognitive routes. The research on ambidexterity has brought the concepts of exploitation and exploration to the forefront of organizational research, focusing on innovation, adaptation, and competitive advantage. As the advancements in technology and changes in work practices developing, organizations have been prompted to embrace ambidexterity, effectively balancing exploitation and exploration. Thereby, organizations need leaders, who can generate the both sides harmonically, to catch the rapid change and be more innovative. Ambidextrous leadership is characterized by two distinct behaviors. Opening behaviors encourage employees to explore new ideas, while closing behaviors focus on refining and implementing these ideas to their fullest potential. Although it is acknowledged that such leadership behaviors promote organizational innovation, there is a notable gap in research at the individual level of ambidexterity. This gap signifies a limited understanding of how ambidextrous leaders specifically influence employees to engage in innovative behaviors. This study suggests that leaders\' opening behaviors foster creativity by generating a positive environment and encouraging autonomous thinking. Meanwhile, closing behaviors encourage employees to set proactive goals, leading to innovative outcomes through emotional engagement and cognitive pathways. The study contributes to the fields of ambidextrous leadership and innovative behavior by delineating the mechanisms through which these leadership behaviors influence innovation, offering new insights into the interplay between leadership and innovation in organizational settings.
Keywords : Çok Yönlü Liderlik, Liderlik, Duygusal ve Bilişsel