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Building a nomological network for creative learning transfer focusing on leadership development

Junhee Kim (Department of Education, College of Education, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Michael Beyerlein (Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA)
Jia Wang (Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA)
Soo Jeoung Han (Graduate School of Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea)

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

ISSN: 0143-7739

Article publication date: 31 July 2023

Issue publication date: 10 August 2023

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Abstract

Purpose

The study attempts to build a creative learning transfer (CLT) theory represented by a nomological network incorporating relevant theories and empirical support for the relationships among the transfer predictors in the learning transfer system (LTS), leaders' CLT and their job performance.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors used 76-item survey data from 471 managers who worked for 16 large companies located in South Korea, had completed leadership training at least three months before the data collection and had received a performance review just before the data collection. A series of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and reliability tests were conducted, followed by a common method variance test and structural equation modeling.

Findings

A nomological network of LTS, CLT and job performance was established. The findings supported the mechanism for motivating managers to transfer acquired leadership skills to challenging organizational situations and eventually, increase their managerial job performance. This study provided a parsimonious CLT scale and verified the influence of CLT on leaders' job performance.

Originality/value

This study is the first attempt to measure the concept of CLT and suggest a parsimonious CLT scale. In addition, this study conceptualized, operationalized and confirmed a nomological network for CLT. Organizations may develop such a system and help managers apply the learned leadership knowledge and skills to novel business situations for creating more competitive work systems, products and services.

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Acknowledgements

This paper is a refinement and development of the first author's Ph.D. dissertation.

Funding: This research was supported by the College of Education, Korea University Grant in 2023.

Citation

Kim, J., Beyerlein, M., Wang, J. and Han, S.J. (2023), "Building a nomological network for creative learning transfer focusing on leadership development", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 44 No. 5, pp. 643-656. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-01-2023-0019

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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