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The Interactive Effect of Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Values and Leadership Styles on Open Service Innovation: A Look at Malaysian Healthcare Sector

Farooq Ahmed Jam, Sharan Kaur Garib Singh, Boon‐Kwee Ng, Nosheen Aziz · 2018 · International Journal of Business and Administrative Studies

Summary. This study examined how leadership styles and cultural attitudes toward uncertainty affect open service innovation in Malaysian hospitals. Researchers surveyed 422 medical professionals and found that paternalistic, authentic, and democratic leadership all positively encourage open service innovation. Malaysia's low uncertainty avoidance culture supports greater adoption of open service innovation. The study also validated a four-dimensional model of open service innovation specific to Eastern contexts.

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Jam, F. A., Singh, S. K. G., Ng, B., & Aziz, N.. (2018). The Interactive Effect of Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Values and Leadership Styles on Open Service Innovation: A Look at Malaysian Healthcare Sector. International Journal of Business and Administrative Studies. https://doi.org/10.20469/ijbas.4.10003-5

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DOI
10.20469/ijbas.4.10003-5
Countries
Malaysia
Regions
Asia
Categories
rural-healthcare, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28