임파워링 리더십이 조직구성원의 조직몰입 및 혁신행동에 미치는 영향 연구 - 국내 대형항공사를 중심으로 -

Abstract

This study aims to empirically examine the impact of empowering leadership on organizational commitment and innovative behavior among employees of a major Korean full-service airline. In particular, it explores how empowering leadership functions as an effective mechanism for strengthening organizational capability in the high-responsibility, high-density environment of the airline industry. A total of 186 valid responses were collected through an online survey conducted over a two-week period from February 20 to March 6, 2025. The analysis revealed that all sub-dimensions of empowering leadership namely, ‘coaching’, ‘participative decision-making’, ‘information sharing’, and ‘leading by example’ had significant positive effects on both organizational commitment and innovative behavior. Furthermore, organizational commitment was identified as a key antecedent that significantly influences innovative behavior. These findings suggest that empowering leadership plays a critical role in enhancing employee engagement and driving innovation within airline organizations. Based on the results, it is recommended that airlines incorporate the core components of empowering leadership into their leadership development programs to strengthen human resource capabilities and foster a culture of innovation.