Organizational innovation, which manifests as a predisposition to embrace change, is a critical factor in driving the evolution of work processes, services, and overall outcomes within organizations. This study explores the inherent connection between organizational innovation and technological innovation, proposing that an organization's approach to change naturally leads to the adoption and implementation of new technologies. A key element in this dynamic is Employee Engagement, which plays a crucial mediating role between organizational innovation and technological innovation. In organizations that foster a culture of innovation, employees are encouraged to actively participate and contribute their ideas, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement. The openness to innovation creates a work environment where employees feel empowered to take initiatives, which, in turn, strengthens their engagement. This study argues that Employee Engagement not only contributes to organizational innovation but also acts as a bridge to technological innovation, enhancing the impact of innovation strategies within organizations. To investigate these relationships, this study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze data collected from a sample of Italian employees working in private companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, IT, finance, retail and service.
Unlocking technological innovation. The mediating role of employee engagement in organizational innovation
Nicola Capolupo
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2025-01-01
Abstract
Organizational innovation, which manifests as a predisposition to embrace change, is a critical factor in driving the evolution of work processes, services, and overall outcomes within organizations. This study explores the inherent connection between organizational innovation and technological innovation, proposing that an organization's approach to change naturally leads to the adoption and implementation of new technologies. A key element in this dynamic is Employee Engagement, which plays a crucial mediating role between organizational innovation and technological innovation. In organizations that foster a culture of innovation, employees are encouraged to actively participate and contribute their ideas, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement. The openness to innovation creates a work environment where employees feel empowered to take initiatives, which, in turn, strengthens their engagement. This study argues that Employee Engagement not only contributes to organizational innovation but also acts as a bridge to technological innovation, enhancing the impact of innovation strategies within organizations. To investigate these relationships, this study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze data collected from a sample of Italian employees working in private companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, IT, finance, retail and service.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.