The Mediating Role of Innovation Capability in the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Organizational Innovation: A Study on Managers and Employees

Muhammet Yüksel; Gülşah Karavardar

Article Details

The Mediating Role of Innovation Capability in the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Organizational Innovation: A Study on Managers and Employees

Authors:

Muhammet Yüksel | Gülşah Karavardar

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Girişimcilik | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Organizasyon

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.187-211

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358799

pISSN:

2667-8683

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Abstract:

 The concepts of entrepreneurship, innovation, and innovation, emphasized in contemporary studies, are very effective phenomena for organizations to continue their activities in constantly changing competitive environments and be more successful against their competitors. In this context, the purpose of this study is to determine the mediating role of employees innovation capability in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation. For this purpose, a model showing the relationships between variables was developed by reviewing the literature. In order to test the model, data were collected through a questionnaire technique on managers and 250 employees at all levels working in an iron and steel industrial enterprise, which is the largest company in its sector in Samsun. These data were subjected to structural equation modeling path analysis, and the relationships between variables were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS statistical analysis programs. As a result of the data obtained, all hypotheses were accepted, and according to the results of the research, entrepreneurial leadership positively affects organizational innovation, and employees innovation capability positively affects organizational innovation. In addition, it has been determined that employees innovation capability has a partial mediating role in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation.

 The concepts of entrepreneurship, innovation, and innovation, emphasized in contemporary studies, are very effective phenomena for organizations to continue their activities in constantly changing competitive environments and be more successful against their competitors. In this context, the purpose of this study is to determine the mediating role of employees innovation capability in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation. For this purpose, a model showing the relationships between variables was developed by reviewing the literature. In order to test the model, data were collected through a questionnaire technique on managers and 250 employees at all levels working in an iron and steel industrial enterprise, which is the largest company in its sector in Samsun. These data were subjected to structural equation modeling path analysis, and the relationships between variables were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS statistical analysis programs. As a result of the data obtained, all hypotheses were accepted, and according to the results of the research, entrepreneurial leadership positively affects organizational innovation, and employees innovation capability positively affects organizational innovation. In addition, it has been determined that employees innovation capability has a partial mediating role in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation.

 The concepts of entrepreneurship, innovation, and innovation, emphasized in contemporary studies, are very effective phenomena for organizations to continue their activities in constantly changing competitive environments and be more successful against their competitors. In this context, the purpose of this study is to determine the mediating role of employees innovation capability in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation. For this purpose, a model showing the relationships between variables was developed by reviewing the literature. In order to test the model, data were collected through a questionnaire technique on managers and 250 employees at all levels working in an iron and steel industrial enterprise, which is the largest company in its sector in Samsun. These data were subjected to structural equation modeling path analysis, and the relationships between variables were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS statistical analysis programs. As a result of the data obtained, all hypotheses were accepted, and according to the results of the research, entrepreneurial leadership positively affects organizational innovation, and employees innovation capability positively affects organizational innovation. In addition, it has been determined that employees innovation capability has a partial mediating role in the effect of entrepreneurial leadership on organizational innovation.

 Güncel çalışmalarda vurgulanan girişimcilik, yenilikçilik ve inovasyon kavramları, örgütlerin sürekli değişen rekabet ortamlarında faaliyetlerini sürdürebilmeleri ve rakiplerine karşı daha başarılı olabilmeleri için oldukça etkili olgulardır. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmanın amacı, girişimci liderliğin örgütsel yenilik üzerindeki etkisinde çalışanların inovasyon yeteneğinin aracılık rolünü belirlemektir. Bu amaçla literatür taraması yapılarak değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri gösteren bir model geliştirilmiştir. Modeli test etmek için Samsunda sektörünün en büyük firması olan bir demir çelik sanayi kuruluşunda çalışan her kademeden yönetici ve 250 çalışan üzerinde anket tekniği ile veri toplanmıştır. Bu veriler yapısal eşitlik modellemesine tabi tutulmuş, değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiler SPSS ve AMOS istatistiksel analiz programları kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler sonucunda tüm hipotezler kabul edilmiş ve araştırma sonuçlarına göre girişimci liderlik örgütsel yenilik pozitif yönde, çalışanların inovasyon yeteneği ise örgütsel yenilik pozitif yönde etkilemektedir. Ayrıca girişimci liderliğin örgütsel yenilik üzerindeki etkisinde çalışanların inovasyon yeteneğinin kısmi aracılık rolü olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Article Details

The Mediating Role of Innovation Capability in the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Organizational Innovation: A Study on Managers and Employees

Authors:

Muhammet Yüksel | Gülşah Karavardar

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Girişimcilik | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Organizasyon

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.187-211

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358799

pISSN:

2667-8683

Entrepreneurial leadership

Innovation capability of employees

organizational innovation.Girişimci liderlik

çalışanların inovasyon yeteneği

örgütsel yenilik

Issues

Article Details

The Mediating Role of Innovation Capability in the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Organizational Innovation: A Study on Managers and Employees

Authors: Muhammet Yüksel | Gülşah Karavardar

Publisher: Anadolu University

Main Topics: Girişimcilik | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Organizasyon

Journal: Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.187-211

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358799

pISSN: 2667-8683

Entrepreneurial leadership

Innovation capability of employees

organizational innovation.Girişimci liderlik

çalışanların inovasyon yeteneği

örgütsel yenilik

Issues

Authors:

Muhammet Yüksel | Gülşah Karavardar

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Girişimcilik | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Organizasyon

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 3, pp.187-211

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358799

pISSN:

2667-8683