Future landscaping model of innovation: in the perspective of future industry landscaping and leadership

Abstract

National industrial development policies, organizational leadership, and followership play pivotal roles in navigating uncertain futures and facilitating effective decision-making. This comprehensive study delves into the future strategic initiatives and foresight pursued by Korea in the 1960s to propel its manufacturing sector forward. The investigation unveils a sequential progression of technologies, industries, and systems, charting a transformative trajectory from underdevelopment to a burgeoning economy. Meticulously curated historical research elucidates Korea’s visionary approach, characterized by forward-thinking technology planning and industry development strategies rooted in scientific and technological acumen. A seminal cornerstone was laid with the establishment of a steel mill as the foundational industry, while astutely nurturing strategic sectors with significant interconnections. To holistically expound upon the rapid ascent of Korean manufacturing, we introduce the Landscaping Model of Industry. Shifting our scholarly gaze to the dynamics within organizations, this study scrutinizes the interplay between leader narcissism, leadership typologies, and follower performance across both technology and non-technology domains. Evidentiary findings underscore the moderating influence of leader narcissism, revealing its propensity to temper the positive impact of transformational leadership on follower performance, while concurrently augmenting the adverse effects of transactional leadership. Notably, this phenomenon exhibits industry-specific ramifications, predominantly manifesting in the technology sector. Additionally, we delve into the intricate fabric of followership, specifically exploring the intricate interrelationship between follower narcissism and their perceptions of leadership. Our empirical evidence showcases an affirmative association between heightened levels of follower narcissism and their propensity to perceive leaders as transformative figures, while no such correlation emerges in the realm of transactional leadership. The pioneering Landscaping Model proffers invaluable insights for nations aspiring to emulate Korea’s triumphant metamorphosis from underdevelopment to burgeoning prosperity, providing a structured framework to document and formalize their own future strategies. Moreover, this study bestows practical implications for fortifying leader-employee relationships and fostering organizational excellence, thoughtfully accounting for industry-specific nuances. Furthermore, it propels theoretical advancements in the understanding of followership dynamics, enriching the scholarly discourse surrounding leadership paradigms.