Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Creativity is an important element in the development of educational organizations. Although many variables influence student’s creativity in universities, there is a reason to suspect that particularly the leadership behaviors’ of lecturers have powerful influences. In this study, we examined leadership behaviors contributing to enhancement of the student’s creativity. Findings of this study indicated that the leadership behaviors of lectures (e.g., idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation, technical skills, and involvement) can influence student’s creativity, both directly and indirectly. The leadership behaviors of lectures may nurture or stifle the student’s creative potential. The implications of these findings for theory and practice are discussed.
Keywords
Students’ creativity, Leadership, Transformational leadership
Divisions
Education
Publication Title
Archives des Sciences
Volume
65
Issue
6
Publisher
Societe de Physique et d'Histoire Naturelle de Geneve