In a competitive global market, employee-driven innovation is essential. This editorial examines a systematic review of recent research on how leadership and organizational commitment shape workplace innovation.
Introduction
Modern organizations rely heavily on their employees to initiate and implement new ideas to navigate environmental changes. Understanding the drivers of this behavior is vital for growth.
The study by Ni Nyoman Suliati (2026) provides a systematic review of empirical literature from 2019 to 2024, exploring the antecedents of innovative work behavior (IWB).
What the study examined
The research integrated studies connecting four organizational factors to IWB: transformational leadership, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), knowledge sharing, and organizational commitment.
The objective was to map dimensions and theoretical foundations used in existing research while comparing patterns across different industries and national settings.
Findings and interpretation
According to the abstract, transformational leadership, knowledge sharing, and organizational commitment are consistently linked with higher levels of innovative work behavior.
According to the abstract, the direct evidence connecting organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) with IWB is less extensive and appears to be highly sensitive to the specific organizational context.
Methodology and limitations
The author conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic literature review using Scopus and Web of Science, retaining 43 empirical articles for narrative synthesis.
According to the abstract, the research faced limitations, including inconsistent operationalization of constructs across studies and a lack of explicitly named theoretical frameworks in the analyzed literature.
WEBU practical proposal
For small business owners, we recommend building internal knowledge-sharing hubs that incentivize contribution rather than just passive consumption of information.
In workplace management, prioritize transformational leadership training. Since organizational commitment is a key correlate of IWB, ensure your digital communication channels reinforce the company's vision and value to the employee.
Conclusion
The literature consistently positions leadership and knowledge sharing as core correlates of IWB. Future research must move toward more integrated models to better understand these dynamics.
For practitioners, the evidence suggests that fostering a supportive culture is more effective than relying on generic citizenship behaviors. For full details, see the original study (DOI: 10.59261/inkubis.v8i4.492).
Sources and editorial transparency
Ni Nyoman Suliati (2026). Understanding the Drivers of Innovative Work Behavior: A Systematic Review of Transformational Leadership, OCB, Knowledge Sharing, and Organizational Commitment. Inkubis : Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis. https://doi.org/10.59261/inkubis.v8i4.492