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Workplace Relationships And The Innovative Behaviour Of Nursing Employees: A Social Exchange Perspective, Matthew Xerri
Workplace Relationships And The Innovative Behaviour Of Nursing Employees: A Social Exchange Perspective, Matthew Xerri
Matthew J Xerri
This research examines the impact of two organisational factors on the innovative behaviour of nurses. More specifically, this research applies the dimensions of Social Exchange Theory as a lens to develop an understanding into the mediating effect of perceived organisational support on the relationship between leader-member exchange and the innovative behaviour of nursing employees. This study uses a mixed-methods approach, including a survey in which 104 nurses responded with useable results and semi-structured interviews with twelve nursing unit managers (nursing supervisors). The findings confirm that perceived organisational support mediates the relationship between leader-member exchange and the innovative behaviour of nursing …
The Impact Of The Perceived Usefulness Of Workplace Social Networks Upon The Innovative Behaviour Of Sme Employees: A Social Capital Perspective, Matthew Xerri, Yvonne Brunetto
The Impact Of The Perceived Usefulness Of Workplace Social Networks Upon The Innovative Behaviour Of Sme Employees: A Social Capital Perspective, Matthew Xerri, Yvonne Brunetto
Matthew J Xerri
This research includes an examination of the impact of three organisational factors upon the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving in engineering SMEs. As well this research examines the impact of the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks upon the innovative behaviour of engineering SME employees. More specifically, the dimensions of Social Capital Theory are applied as a lens to develop an understanding into the effect of the strength of workplace social network ties, sociability and organisational culture upon the perceived usefulness of workplace social networks for problem solving. This study examines the proposed model by applying …