Employee ambidexterity, high performance work systems and innovative work behaviour: How much balance do we need?

This study examines whether and how innovative work behaviour is related to explorative and exploitative activities. Polynomial regression analyses are used to test the relationship between ambidexterity (being engaged in explorative and exploitative activities in equal amounts) and innovative work...

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Published in:International journal of human resource management 2019-02, Vol.30 (4), p.565-585
Main Authors: Caniëls, Marjolein C. J., Veld, Monique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambidexterity
Handedness
high-performance work systems
Human resource management
innovative work behaviour
Job performance
polynomial regression analysis
Regression analysis
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Summary:This study examines whether and how innovative work behaviour is related to explorative and exploitative activities. Polynomial regression analyses are used to test the relationship between ambidexterity (being engaged in explorative and exploitative activities in equal amounts) and innovative work behaviour, as well as between specialisation (being engaged in either explorative or exploitative activities) and innovative work behaviour. Furthermore, we use moderated polynomial regression analyses to examine a possible moderating effect of high-performance work systems (HPWS) on these relationships. Results indicate that balance at a high level, as well as specialisation, are conducive to innovative work behaviour. A moderating effect of HPWS was not supported by our data.
ISSN:0958-5192
1466-4399
DOI:10.1080/09585192.2016.1216881