COVID-19 Salgını Döneminde Yenilikçi İç Davranışlarına Yeniden Bakış: Algılanan İşyeri Maneviyatının ve Psikolojik Güvenliğin Etkileri

Abstract

Recent literature has shown the contributions of positivity in organizations, but less is known about the impact of spirituality and safety feelings as an extension of positive psychology on individuals' innovative work behaviors. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, it is suggested that the conditions encouraging employees' perceptions and attitudes as well as their innovative work behaviors (IWBs) have been changed. Based on the positive psychology approach, workplace spirituality and psychological safety are seen as important factors on employees' IWBs. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationships among perceived workplace spirituality, psychological safety, and employees' IWBs within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees working in different private sectors in Istanbul (N= 251) participated in the current research. The statistical analyses revealed that workplace spirituality contributed to employees' innovative behaviors, and psychological safety fully mediated this relationship. Based on the findings, practical and conceptual implications of this study are discussed and future directions are presented.

Mapping the scientific evolution of innovative work behavior: a bibliometric analysis of three decades

“…COVID-19 has established a rich breeding ground for innovative solutions and approaches, and research on innovation-related behavior is no exception (Peerzadah et al , 2022). In the pandemic context, employees’ IWB and its prerequisites have gained more importance (Taştan and İşiaçık, 2021). It demonstrates that researchers continue to be positive about the importance of innovation theory and research.…”

A theoretical review on the role of knowledge sharing and intellectual capital in employees’ innovative behaviors at work

“…In many organizations, employees had to work at home and find new methods to work properly from home. In such tense and challenging working conditions, the workforce's innovative work behavior gained more significance Taştan, & İşiaçik, 2021[ 61 ]. Moreover, given the economic shock many firms had no option but to reduce the number of their employees.…”

Workplace spirituality to cultivate innovative work behaviour: the moderating role of perceived working conditions

“…, 2014). Comparatively, few studies identified workplace spirituality (WPS) as an essential antecedent for IWB (Hunsaker and Ding, 2022; Afsar and Rehman, 2015; Taştan and Isiacik, 2021). However, to assess WPS, many of them (Bantha and Nayak, 2021; Salem et al ., 2023; Hunsaker and Ding, 2022; Alfarajat and Emeagwali, 2021) have used the questionnaires developed by Ashmos and Duchon's (2000) and Milliman et al .…”

“…However, researchers and practitioners have suggested different ways to promote IWB, like a psychological contract, job autonomy (Ramamoorthy et al, 2005;Bantha and Nayak, 2021), psychological climate (Montani et al, 2014) knowledge sharing (Radaelli et al, 2014). Comparatively, few studies identified workplace spirituality (WPS) as an essential antecedent for IWB (Hunsaker and Ding, 2022;Afsar and Rehman, 2015;Tas ¸tan and Isiacik, 2021). However, to assess WPS, many of them (Bantha and Nayak, 2021;Salem et al, 2023;Hunsaker and Ding, 2022;Alfarajat and Emeagwali, 2021) have used the questionnaires developed by Ashmos and Duchon's (2000) and Milliman et al (2003).…”