Abstract
In recent years, scholarly interest in the relationship between leadership styles and innovative workplace behavior (IWB) has grown substantially. Despite this expansion, systematic efforts to consolidate and critically evaluate the accumulating body of research remain limited. Addressing this gap, the present study employs the TCCM (Theory, Context, Characteristics, and Methods) framework to map and synthesize extant research on leadership styles and IWB. Following PRISMA-guided procedures, 91 empirical studies were systematically reviewed to identify dominant theoretical perspectives, research contexts (including industries and national settings), focal variables and their interrelationships, and methodological approaches. The findings reveal a heavy reliance on singular theoretical lenses, most notably Social Exchange Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. Empirical research is geographically concentrated in Asia, with China accounting for the largest share of studies (k = 38), and is predominantly situated in the IT/technology/telecommunications, hospitality, and healthcare industries. Variables examined across studies—classified as independent, mediating, moderating, and control variables—are largely centered on behavioral, perceptual, and intentional dimensions. By integrating these insights, this review not only synthesizes the current state of knowledge but also advances a future research agenda that emphasizes underexplored national and industrial contexts, the adoption of emerging theoretical frameworks, and the use of more integrative and sophisticated analytical methods.