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The role of image expectations in linking organizational climate and innovative work behaviour

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  • Adalgisa Battistelli
  • Carlo Odoardi
  • Nicola Cangialosi
  • Gennaro Di Napoli
  • Luciano Piccione

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Purpose - This study aims to explore whether expected image outcomes (risk and gain) represent a mechanism through which perceived organizational climates, in the dimensions of tradition and reflexivity, affect key components of the innovation process (idea generation and idea realization). Design/methodology/approach - Structural equation models have been conducted to empirically analyse 3 waves of longitudinal survey data from an Italian military organization (N = 410). Findings - Results confirmed that image outcome expectations mediated the effects of perceived climate on idea generation, and that a serial mediation of image expectations and idea generation those on idea realization. Additionally, reflexivity was directly associated with idea generation. Practical implications - The findings offer guidance for organizations that aim to strengthen employee-driven innovation, highlighting the importance of organizational climate and image outcomes expectations. Originality/value - Advancing from existing organizational behaviour and individual innovation literature, this article contributes to extend knowledge about the role of organizational climate and image outcome expectations in enhancing innovative work behaviours.

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  • Adalgisa Battistelli & Carlo Odoardi & Nicola Cangialosi & Gennaro Di Napoli & Luciano Piccione, 2021. "The role of image expectations in linking organizational climate and innovative work behaviour," European Journal of Innovation Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 25(6), pages 204-222, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ejimpp:ejim-01-2021-0044
    DOI: 10.1108/EJIM-01-2021-0044
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