Leadership and Innovation in Public Sector Organizations: A Case-Study of the Emirate of Dubai
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https://doi.org/10.14738/abr.1011.13347Keywords:
Leadership, Innovation, Public-sector, Culture, DubaiAbstract
This qualitative study is based on extensive interviews from government and semi-governments organization in the Emirate of Dubai. The study found a strong relationship between leadership and innovation in public-sector organizations of Dubai. Creation of innovation culture has a positive impact on organizational performance as well.
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