Impact of Transformational Leadership on R&D Leader Performance

Abstract

In this study we provide a new conceptualization of R&D leadership with a multilevel and integrative approach. Integrated leadership is being conceptualized based on extant literature. This study develops an inventory to access integrated leadership. It examines the impact of integrated leadership on R&D performance and leader performance. It also examines the moderating effects of leaders’ motivation, knowledge sharing, R&D climate and HRM practices between integrated leadership and R&D performance and leader performance. Data were collected from selected 139 R&D laboratories in India; from each laboratory one leader and three of his or her subordinate scientists working in coordination with the leader, were surveyed administering the questionnaire. The subordinate assessed the leadership and knowledge sharing, and the leader assessed all other variables. An instrument to access integrated leadership includes, cognitive, personal, and interpersonal factors.