More humorous employees, more eager to innovate: psychological capital explained

Previous studies show that researchers are interested in studying the relationship of humour with creativity and innovation. Using the broaden-and-build theory, the present study explores the relationship between humour and innovative work behaviour then explain its process by the mediating role of...

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Published in:E3S Web of Conferences 2018-01, Vol.74, p.10018
Main Authors: Suciati, Indah, Salendu, Alice, Gatari, Eka
Format: Article
Language:English
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Innovations
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Summary:Previous studies show that researchers are interested in studying the relationship of humour with creativity and innovation. Using the broaden-and-build theory, the present study explores the relationship between humour and innovative work behaviour then explain its process by the mediating role of psychological capital. 172 employees participated in this study through a self-report questionnaire. The result shows that psychological capital fully mediates the relationship between humour and innovative work behaviour. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed along with the future research direction.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/20187410018