Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation model

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior (IWB) through the mediation of intrinsic motivation and job involvement. Design/methodology/approach – The data were gathered from 613 employees belonging to 196 organizations operating...

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Main Authors: Subhash C. Kundu, Sandeep Kumar, Kusum Lata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2020-12-01
Series:RAUSP Management Journal
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Online Access:https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/RAUSP-04-2019-0056/full/pdf?title=effects-of-perceived-role-clarity-on-innovative-work-behavior-a-multiple-mediation-model
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description Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior (IWB) through the mediation of intrinsic motivation and job involvement. Design/methodology/approach – The data were gathered from 613 employees belonging to 196 organizations operating in India. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, multiple regressions and bootstrapping via PROCESS. Findings – Initially, the results of correlation and multiple regression analyses indicated that the perceived role clarity has positive relation with intrinsic motivation, job involvement and IWB. Further, bootstrap analysis revealed that intrinsic motivation and job involvement individually and serially mediate the effect of perceived role clarity on IWB. Research limitations/implications – The study highlights the importance of the perceived role clarity in developing positive work attitudes and innovative behavior among employees. Self-reported survey and cross-sectional design are the limitations of the current study. Practical implications – The study suggests that organizations should strive constantly to enhance perceptions of role clarity among employees so that they remain motivated and involved in their jobs and exhibit innovative behavior at work. Originality/value – To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the only study to test the impact of perceived role clarity on IWB with the serial mediation of intrinsic motivation and job involvement.
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spelling doaj.art-4e19bd7a82da435b82d7fd23254bdc322022-12-22T03:32:19ZengEmerald PublishingRAUSP Management Journal2531-04882020-12-0155445747210.1108/RAUSP-04-2019-0056635541Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation modelSubhash C. Kundu0Sandeep Kumar1Kusum Lata2Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, IndiaHaryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, IndiaHaryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, IndiaPurpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior (IWB) through the mediation of intrinsic motivation and job involvement. Design/methodology/approach – The data were gathered from 613 employees belonging to 196 organizations operating in India. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, multiple regressions and bootstrapping via PROCESS. Findings – Initially, the results of correlation and multiple regression analyses indicated that the perceived role clarity has positive relation with intrinsic motivation, job involvement and IWB. Further, bootstrap analysis revealed that intrinsic motivation and job involvement individually and serially mediate the effect of perceived role clarity on IWB. Research limitations/implications – The study highlights the importance of the perceived role clarity in developing positive work attitudes and innovative behavior among employees. Self-reported survey and cross-sectional design are the limitations of the current study. Practical implications – The study suggests that organizations should strive constantly to enhance perceptions of role clarity among employees so that they remain motivated and involved in their jobs and exhibit innovative behavior at work. Originality/value – To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the only study to test the impact of perceived role clarity on IWB with the serial mediation of intrinsic motivation and job involvement.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/RAUSP-04-2019-0056/full/pdf?title=effects-of-perceived-role-clarity-on-innovative-work-behavior-a-multiple-mediation-modelperceived role clarityintrinsic motivationjob involvementserial mediation innovative work behaviorindia
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RAUSP Management Journal
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intrinsic motivation
job involvement
serial mediation innovative work behavior
india
title Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation model
title_full Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation model
title_fullStr Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation model
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title_short Effects of perceived role clarity on innovative work behavior: a multiple mediation model
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topic perceived role clarity
intrinsic motivation
job involvement
serial mediation innovative work behavior
india
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