Unpacking the Transformational Leadership-Innovative Work Behavior Relationship: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital

Abstract

This study explores how the mechanisms of transformational leadership influence innovative work behavior in the public sector and examines the mediating role of psychological capital. Based on the responses of 2,070 Korean central and local government employees, the results indicated that transformational leadership influences innovative work behavior indirectly through psychological capital. This study’s findings contribute to an advanced understanding of the transformational leadership-innovative work behavior relationship and the importance of psychological capital in the public sector.