The Role of Transformational Leadership Style on Innovative Work Behavior in Generation Z in the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) Era with the Mediation of Employee Creativity and Moderation of Knowledge Sharing | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Avelia Genetika Indriani: Department of Management, Binus Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia

2. Stella Adelin: Department of Management, Binus Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia

3. Muhammad Dakrun: Department of Management, Binus Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia

4. Abdul Rohman: Department of Management, Binus Business School Master Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract:

Our research explored the impact of the variable TL, EC, and KS on IWB, focusing on Gen Z within Indonesia's multi-industry landscape. We surveyed 220 Gen Z employees across diverse sectors, including infrastructure, finance, and technology. This quantitative analysis utilizes the SmartPLS 4.0 software to analyze the primary data and derive the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The findings indicated that four out of five proposed hypotheses were confirmed. The analysis results indicated that TL positively affected both EC and IWB, while EC significantly influenced IWB and acted as a partial mediator between TL and IWB. The findings of this study indicate that knowledge sharing (KS) does not moderate the effect of TL on IWB. The findings of this study will provide practical implications for organizations concerning the innovative behavior they expect from their Generation Z workers. One of the significant suggestions is that organizations should change their leadership style from one that needs the expression of creativity to one that has practices based on following the procedures laid out by management.

Page(s): 3338-3357

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00265

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Transformational leadership TL Employee Creativity EC Innovative Work Behavior IWB Knowledge Sharing KS

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