Effects of Leader-Member Exchange and Perceived Organizational Support on Organizational Innovation: The Case of Denizli Technopark

Abstract

Innovation is considered as a crucial key surviving in changing environments. This study examined a model of consequences of leader-member exchange and perceived organizational support on organizational innovation. Research data obtained from those 77 subordinates working in techno park firms in Denizli, Turkey. The data were analyzed through the SPSS 20 statistical packet program and two proposed relations were tested through regression analyses. Results indicate that when leader-member exchange increases, organizational innovation level also escalates. In the same way, as perceived organizational support increases organizations might perform well in terms of innovation. Therefore, it might be argued that, organizations concentrating on creativity and innovation may consider leader selection with an emphasis on leader-member exchanges and organizational support facilities for employees. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.