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A Study on the Relationship of Climate of Silence, LMX, and Innovation Behavior

침묵분위기, LMX, 혁신행동의 관계에 대한 실증연구

  • Lee, Byeong Jin (Department of Business Administration, Kumoh National Institute of Technology) ;
  • Lee, Kwang Hee (Department of Business Administration, Kumoh National Institute of Technology) ;
  • Jang, Eun Hye (Department of Business Administration, Kumoh National Institute of Technology) ;
  • Enkh-Otgon., D (Department of Business Administration, Kumoh National Institute of Technology)
  • Received : 2014.08.07
  • Accepted : 2014.09.11
  • Published : 2014.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the negative effects of silence climate on the innovation behavior and LMX (Leader-Member Exchange). In order to test our model, we conducted a survey based on the questionnaire. Results showed that silence climate had a negative effect on the innovation behavior and LMX. Secondly, The LMX had a positive effect on innovation behavior. Moreover, the LMX partially mediated silence climate and the innovation behavior. Finally, we drew a conclusion by discussing limitations and implications of the research, and suggested directions for further researches.

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