Learning Organization and Innovative Behavior: The Mediating Effect of Work Engagement

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of work engagement on the relationship between learning organization and innovative behavior. Design/methodology/approach: This study used surveys as a data collection tool and implemented structural equation modeling for empi...

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Published in:European journal of training and development 2014, Vol.38 (1-2), p.75-94
Main Authors: Park, Yu Kyoung, Song, Ji Hoon, Yoon, Seung Won, Kim, Jungwoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Employees
Factor Analysis
Foreign Countries
Innovation
Learning
Multiple Regression Analysis
Organizational Culture
Structural Equation Models
Surveys
Work Attitudes
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Summary:Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of work engagement on the relationship between learning organization and innovative behavior. Design/methodology/approach: This study used surveys as a data collection tool and implemented structural equation modeling for empirically testing the proposed research model. Findings: The study found that learning organization culture makes a direct and indirect impact on employees ' innovative work behaviors. Results from hierarchical multiple regressions and structural equation modeling supported that work engagement fully mediates the relationship between the learning organization and innovative work behaviors. Practical implications: HRD practitioners can develop effective interventions to enhance their employees' innovative behavior by devoting efforts to create a workplace that promotes collaborative learning culture and work engagement. Originality/value: This study is valuable to HRD specialists interested in developing effective interventions that encourage employees to engage in innovative behavior.
ISSN:2046-9012
DOI:10.1108/EJTD-04-2013-0040