Abstract
In this paper, the relationship between innovation, Simons’ levers of control (LOC), and leadership based on PM theory is inquired. Few empirical studies focus on the relationship between LOC and leadership. As the research approach, the questionnaire survey (n=251) for organization members belonging to Japanese companies is conducted and the multiple regression model is used. As the result, it can be concluded that organizational outcome, innovation, LOC and leadership based on PM theory. However, at the same time, it can be stated that the relationship is complicated because LOC, leadership and business environment have different degrees of influence including positive and negative.
