| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of this Master’s thesis is to examine the impact of authentic leadership on innovative employee behavior by revealing the mediating role of employee engagement and the moderating role of employee creativity, as well as to compare the obtained results between the Lithuanian and Norwegian samples. The thesis consists of three parts. The first part examines the theoretical aspects of authentic leadership, employee engagement, creativity, and innovative employee behavior and substantiates the research hypotheses. The second part presents the research model and the empirical research methodology, including sample selection, measurement instruments, and statistical analysis methods. The third part presents the results of the empirical study, their interpretation, conclusions, and practical recommendations. The results of the study showed that authentic leadership has a positive effect on innovative employee behavior, and that this effect is significantly strengthened through employee engagement. It was also found that employee creativity enhances the effect of engagement on innovative employee behavior and modifies the entire effect pathway. The cross-country comparison revealed that the main relationship mechanisms do not differ substantially between Lithuania and Norway, although the levels of individual constructs may vary. Practical recommendations are provided for organizations seeking to consistently promote innovative employee behavior through authentic leadership, strengthening employee engagement. |
