The study examined the impact of bureaucratic and transformational leadership styles on employees’ innovative work behavior within the institution. To strengthen the research foundation, relevant literature was reviewed. A descriptive and correlational research design was employed, involving all employees of the Divine Word College of Laoag, with data collected through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using ANOVA. The findings showed that both bureaucratic and transformational leadership styles, as well as innovative work behavior, were rated highly by employees. However, despite these high ratings, regression analysis revealed no significant relationship between the two leadership styles and innovative work behavior, leading to the rejection of the study’s hypothesis. This suggests that even when leadership is perceived positively, it does not necessarily translate into increased employee innovation. The study acknowledges its limitations, particularly its focus on a single institution and a limited population. Future research is recommended to involve a larger, more diverse sample and to explore additional factors—such as self-efficacy and psychological capital—that may influence innovative work behavior.
Publication Date: 2026-06-15