Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems

1. Teresa Dieguez – Citur, Polytechnic University Of Cávado And Ave, Portugal.

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27-Feb-2025
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Published
27-Feb-2025
Abstract
The interplay between leadership and organisational culture is pivotal in fostering innovation within businesses. This study investigates the role of leadership in cultivating an innovation-centric culture and explores the factors necessary for developing a robust management framework to evaluate and enhance such cultures. Employing a quantitative approach during the COVID-19 pandemic, data collected from Northern Portugal’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reveal the importance of entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, continuous learning and collaborative behaviours. The findings underline leadership’s capacity to shape cultural and strategic transformation, offering practical insights for organisations to align cultural dynamics with innovation strategies.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21863/jem/2025.14.1.001

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