Intrinsically motivating idiosyncratic deals and innovative work behaviour
International Journal of Innovation Science
ISSN: 1757-2223
Article publication date: 14 August 2018
Issue publication date: 15 March 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to determine the effect of intrinsically motivating idiosyncratic deals (I-deals) on innovative work behaviour (IWB) among tied life insurance agents in Kenya.
Design/methodology/approach
Standard multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses from data collected from a field study from 498 employees and 48 managers.
Findings
The study findings showed a positive relationship between both flexibility I-deals and IWB (ß = 0.461, p < 0.00) and between task and responsibilities I-deals and IWB (ß = 0.171, p < 0.01).
Research/limitations/implications
The cross-sectional collection of data weakens the author’s claim of causality between the variables in focus. The study extends literature on the effects of flexibility as well as tasks and responsibilities I-deals on IWB.
Practical implications
Organizations must grant their employees with intrinsically motivating I-deals in order for display of IWB.
Social implications
These I-deals provided intrinsic motivation of the employees in displaying IWB in the organizations. The exchange relationship with the employers got enhanced through their granting motivating employees to look for new ways of doing their work.
Originality/value
This is the first study to investigate a linear relationship between intrinsically motivating I-deals and IWB.
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Citation
Kimwolo, A. and Cheruiyot, T. (2020), "Intrinsically motivating idiosyncratic deals and innovative work behaviour", International Journal of Innovation Science, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 31-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-05-2017-0038
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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