The Influence of Transformational Leadership, Knowledge Sharing, and Digital Literacy on Innovative Work Behavior
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Transformational Leadership, Knowledge Sharing, Digital Literacy, Innovative Work Behavior, Employee InnovationAbstract
This study aims to examine the influence of transformational leadership, knowledge sharing, and digital literacy on innovative work behavior. In an increasingly competitive and technology-driven business environment, organizations require employees who are capable of generating, promoting, and implementing new ideas to improve organizational performance. This study employs a quantitative research approach using an explanatory research design. Data are collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 200 employees selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research variables are measured using a five-point Likert scale, and the data are analyzed through validity and reliability testing, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, simultaneous significance testing (F-test), individual significance testing (t-test), and the coefficient of determination (R²). The results indicate that transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on innovative work behavior (β = 0.302, p less than 0.001). Knowledge sharing also demonstrates a positive and significant influence (β = 0.361, p less than 0.001), while digital literacy has a positive and significant influence on innovative work behavior (β = 0.286, p less than 0.001). Furthermore, the simultaneous test confirms that transformational leadership, knowledge sharing, and digital literacy collectively have a significant influence on innovative work behavior (F = 103.00, p less than 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.612 indicates that the three independent variables explain 61.2% of the variation in innovative work behavior. Among the predictors, knowledge sharing demonstrates the strongest standardized regression coefficient. These findings highlight the importance of supportive leadership, effective knowledge exchange, and digital competency development in encouraging employee innovation. Organizations should therefore strengthen collaborative practices, promote transformational leadership, and improve employees' digital capabilities to create an innovative and adaptable workforce.
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