Reviewing the Mediating Role of Organizational Learning Capability on the Effect of Transformational Leadership on Entrepreneurial Orientation

Authors

  • Nofal Razan Jamil School of Business, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
  • Bader Obeidat School of Business, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25255/jbm.2019.7.2.111.136

Keywords:

Transformational leadership, organizational learning capability, entrepreneurial orientation

Abstract

Leadership plays a significant role in directing the organization, recognizing environmental needs and paving the way for appropriate development. Among the various styles of leadership, one of the most popular for managing change is transformational leadership. The purpose of this paper is to reviewing the literature and the associations among transformational leadership, entrepreneurial orientation, and organizational learning capability.

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