Examining the Antecedents of Innovative Work Behavior: A Study of the Banking Sector

Abstract

In rapidly changing environment innovative work behavior (IWB) is indispensable; however the research on innovative work behavior (IWB) is still scarce in relation to antecedents of innovative work behavior. Based on the social exchange theory and optimal distinctiveness theories the study has investigated the literature and observed transformational leadership and
inclusive leadership as its antecedents in service sector. This study aimed to investigate the two different styles of leadership on innovative work behavior. The data was collected from banking sector with total number of 315 responses. The analysis was run on Structure Equational Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software. The finding revealed the both hypothesis of transformational leadership and inclusive leadership have significant positive impact on innovative work behavior. Both hypothesis one and two were accepted at level of at 0.00 p<.0.5. At the end of study the theoretical, managerial implications, limitation and future recommendations are discussed.