Doctoral thesis of Philosophy: Leading towards creativity and innovation: a study of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia

By drawing attention to individuals’ emotional intelligence, employees’ personal initiative and individuals’ perceptions of a supportive climate for innovation, this thesis sheds light on the implications of encouraging creativity and innovation in SMEs, and provides a structure for SME leaders who are trying to discover the health of employees’ creativity and innovative behaviour. This particularly helps them plan methods and strategies that will enhance subordinates’ creative and innovative behaviours, necessary if they are keen to achieve a competitive advantage in the unstable and often chaotic business environment.