EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHARED LEADERSHIP, INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIORS, AND PERFORMANCE AMONG SALESMEN
Abstract
This article explores the relationship between shared leadership, innovative work behaviors, and performance among salesmen. Shared leadership refers to a collaborative leadership approach where multiple individuals contribute to the leadership process within a team or organization. Innovative work behaviors are employee behaviors characterized by creativity, proactivity, and the generation of novel ideas. Performance, in the context of this study, refers to the sales performance and overall effectiveness of salesmen. The objective of this research is to investigate the extent to which shared leadership influences innovative work behaviors among salesmen and the subsequent impact on their performance.
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