The impact of leader mindfulness on subordinate innovative work output : a multiple and sequential mediation model | |
| Author | Dao, Tony |
| Call Number | AIT Diss. no. DBA-SOM-24-11 |
| Subject(s) | Industrial relations Organizational behavior Work environment Leaderships Mindfulness (Psychology) |
| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Research on subordinate innovative work output has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years. Within the organizational context, the leader-subordinate relationship is considered pivotal, with significant influence from the leader on the behavior of subordinates. A leader mindfulness, meaning one who is aware of their work and organizational relationships at the present moment, is seen to significantly impact employee behavior. The benefits of cultivating leader mindfulness on subordinate innovative work output is a line of inquiry of interest for two reasons. Firstly, it improves employee well being by promoting a positive stress attitude and reducing burnout. Lastly, it helps organizational innovation performance. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between leader mindfulness and subordinates innovative work output through the multiple and sequential mediating effects of positive stress mindset and job burnout to better understand the impact of leadership on employees within organizations. The study drew upon the theoretical foundations of leader-member exchange theory, conservation of resources theory, and the attention‐based view theory to delve deeper into the complex relationships between these factors. Data was collected from 257 responses from retail industry employees. The partial least squares - structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method was employed to test relationships. Results show that leader mindfulness positively influences the subordinates innovative work output is explained by intermediates positive stress mindset and burnout. The study also suggests that positive stress mindset and job burnout sequentially mediate this relationship. Based on an examination of integrated theoretical aspects, the results contribute to the academic framework on workplace mindfulness, offering valuable insights for leadership development and organizational innovation. Practically, these findings underscore the importance of fostering mindful leadership and cultivating a positive work environment to enhance creativity, resilience, and innovation, benefiting both researchers and practitioners. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Publication code = DBA-SM, SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Badir,Yuosre F.M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kunnawee Kanitpong;Vimolwan Yukongdi; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | USFEED Corporation; |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |