Leader-member exchange, learning orientation and innovative work behavior

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to examine the effects of leader–member exchange (LMX) and employee learning orientation on employee innovative work behavior (IWB) through creative self-efficacy.

Design/methodology/approach

Data have been collected from 337 employees and 137 direct managers from manufacturing sector. A hierarchical linear model has been used to test the hypotheses.

Findings

Results showed that LMX and employee learning orientation are positively related to employees’ IWB, and these relationships are mediated by creative self-efficacy.

Originality/value

This study expands previous results by empirically testing how LMX and employee learning orientation influence employees’ IWB through creative self-efficacy.

Citation

Atitumpong, A. and Badir, Y.F. (2018), "Leader-member exchange, learning orientation and innovative work behavior", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 32-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-01-2017-0005