EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT, TRUST, AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR: TESTING A PATH MODEL

Authors

  • Muhammad Anwar ul Haq Department of Management Sciences, University of Gujrat
  • Muhammad Usman Department of Commerce and Management Sciences, University of Malakand
  • Shaista Khalid Department of Education, University of Sargodha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24212/2179-3565.2018v9i2p3-11

Keywords:

empowerment, trust, innovative behavior

Abstract

The motive behind this paper was mainly to uncover the trust mechanism in the field of employee empowerment and innovative behavior. It was hypothesized that structural empowerment and psychological empowerment will influence innovative behavior. Empowerment was also hypothesized to influence trust. We also posited that trust will act a mediator. Data came from 410 respondents employed in the manufacturing, banking, cement, telecommunication sector in Pakistan. Regression analysis proved our hypothesis. In the end, suggestions and recommendations have been given.

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Published

2018-06-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2018): Jun/ Ago 2018

Section

Papers

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