Messmann, Gerhard and Mulder, Regina H. (2020) A short measure of innovative work behaviour as a dynamic, context-bound construct. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANPOWER, 41 (8). pp. 1251-1267. ISSN 0143-7720, 1758-6577
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Purpose This contribution aims at providing a measure of the overall construct of innovative work behaviour (IWB). As a consequence of the construct's dynamic, context-bound nature, the measure of IWB is based on concrete work activities, captures social and reflective activities, and is context-bound. By employing a short, one-dimensional measurement scale, the instrument enables valuable scientific and practical insights in an economical way. Design/methodology/approach The measure of IWB was evaluated with two samples of employees in different work contexts by conducting psychometric analyses, reliability analyses, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and correlation analyses with criterion variables. Findings The study provides evidence for the psychometric quality, reliability and validity of the measure of IWB. Research limitations/implications - The measure can be used to efficiently measure overall IWB. It thus enables the investigation of complex research models involving intervening mechanisms, interactions, or longitudinal effects. Further validation in other work domains and the inclusion of other criterion variables, such as innovative outcomes, is advised. Practical implications - The measure is useful for organizational practitioners to efficiently assess employees' IWB, to determine needs for supporting IWB at organizational level, and as a conceptual guideline for designing training or giving performance feedback during innovation projects. Originality/value The measure enables insights into the question how IWB can be fostered in practice. In addition, the contribution highlights that a measure of IWB needs to account for the construct's dynamic, context-bound nature and pay attention to usability as an important but often neglected quality criterion.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE; CREATIVITY; ENGAGEMENT; WORKPLACE; DEMANDS; SCALES; MODEL; Innovative work behaviour; Measurement instrument; Activity-based; Social activities; Reflective activities; Context-bound; Short measure; Validation |
| Subjects: | 300 Social sciences > 370 Education |
| Divisions: | Human Sciences > Institut für Erziehungswissenschaften > Lehrstuhl für Pädagogik II (Prof. Dr. Regina Mulder) |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Mar 2021 13:10 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Mar 2021 13:10 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/44762 |
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