Innovative Workplace Behaviors and Leadership Styles: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda Using TCCM Approach

In recent years, there has been a notable rise in academic interest regarding studies on leadership styles and innovative workplace behaviors (IWB). Although its significance, there has been a lack of effort in evaluating the expanding research. This research utilizes the TCCM (Theory, Context, Characteristics, Methods) framework to elucidate the prevailing theories, contexts (such as industries and nations), characteristics (variables and their interrelations), and methodologies (encompassing research approaches and analytical techniques) applied in the study of IWB and leadership styles. Using PRISMA-guided methodologies, this study aims to thoroughly examine the literature regarding the effects of IWB and leadership styles by analyzing 91 studies to summarize and synthesize the current body of knowledge and delineate potential future studies. The review reveals a predominance of singular theoretical approaches, with research mostly focusing on theories such as Social Exchange and Social Cognitive Theories. The greater part of studies has been conducted in Asian countries, with China leading ([Formula: see text]), and the most significant industries are IT/technology/telecommunications, hospitality, and health. In this systematic review, independent, moderator, mediator and control variables were examined in detail by dividing them into categories such as behaviors, perceptions and intentions. This review synthesizes insights from prior research and proposes a future research agenda in underexplored contexts, such as industrial and national levels, by employing emerging theoretical frameworks and integrative analytical methods.