Implementasi Manajemen & Kewirausahaan
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): IMKA JOURNAL

The dynamic managerial capability and transformational leadership on innovative performance through organizational change capability as a mediating role

Budi Basuki (Universitas Airlangga)
Fendy Suhariadi (Universitas Airlangga)
Zuyyina Choirunnisa (Universitas Airlangga)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study is grounded in Indonesia’s positioning within global indices such as the Global Innovation Index (GII) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), which reflect moderate innovation capacity typical of a developing economy. At the local level, 21 out of 49 Regional Government Organizations (OPD) in Sidoarjo Regency demonstrate a lack of sustainable innovation, underscoring the need for improved innovation performance. This research aims to examine the effects of dynamic managerial capability and transformational leadership on innovative performance, with organizational change capability as a mediating variable. Using a quantitative explanatory approach and multilevel analysis, data were collected from 49 leaders and 147 subordinates. The results indicate that dynamic managerial capability and transformational leadership significantly enhance organizational change capability and directly improve innovative performance. Moreover, organizational change capability significantly influences innovative performance and serves as a key mediating mechanism. These findings highlight that innovation in public organizations is driven not only by leadership and managerial capacity but also by the ability to adapt and implement change effectively. Practically, the study emphasizes the importance of strengthening transformational leadership, adaptive capacity, and participatory change processes to respond to evolving regulatory, technological, and societal demands, thereby improving the quality and sustainability of public service innovation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

manajemen

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The IMKA provides a forum for academics and professionals to share the latest developments and advances in knowledge and practice of management business both theory and practices. It aims to foster the exchange of ideas on a range of important management subjects and to provide stimulus for ...