EFFECT OF SHARED LEADERSHIP ON CREATIVITY AMONG TEAMS

Abstract

Purpose In the current environment where business dynamics are changing, the way of performing tasks is also changing in the organizations. Shared Leadership is applicable in the environment where organizations are looking forward to achieving competitive advantage. And competitive advantage can only be achieved ifthe organization has space for creativity. This study examines that how a team’s creativity is affected in an environment where Shared Leadership is practiced at work. Methodology Sc Design The data has been collected from the individuals who belong to the banking industry and have ever experienced or are currently working in team-based settings. This study is explanatory research where Quantitative Hypotheto-Deductive Approach has been used. Cross-sectional survey method has been used to collect primary data. Convenience sampling technique has been used in this study. Google Docs Questionnaires was used as a channel to collect data. 211 respondents participated in this study. Findings The findings of this research indicates that the Shared Leadership and Team Creativity has shown a significant outcome. Secondly, Shared Leadership and Individual Creativity has shown a positive and significant relationship. Thirdly, Team Potency as a mediator has shown positive impact of Shared Leadership on Team Creativity. Lastly, the mediating role of Individual Competence has shown positive impact of Shared Leadership on Individual Creativity. Limitations The actual shortcoming of this research has been time constraint due to which some areas were left unevaluated. The causality of variables/ relationships has not been examined. Also, the results were not evaluated by comparing Vertical and Shared Leadership. Shared Leadership is not effective under every situation. Moreover, the other factors like the employee’s task, attitude and personality is also ignored in this research. Recommendations This study has some recommendations for Human Resource Managers. The organizations should embed the idea of Shared Leadership and lessen the concept of Traditional Leadership. And the concept of sharing leadership must be deeply rooted in the organizations. The Human Resource Department should perform the hiring function carefully. They should look for the talent who has already experienced working in groups. The managers should be trained in such a way that they should create a positive environment where the employees feel comfortable in sharing their ideas.