HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK SYSTEM AND ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR

Abstract

This research aims to examine the influence of High Performance Work System (HPWS) on organizational innovation Pakistan, with a focus on the mediating variable of Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) in the health sector of Pakistan. The study's sample comprises 530 doctors from the public and private hospitals within Sindh province of Pakistan both sectors. Data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS. The findings revealed that the intervening effect of IWB was partial, indicating its significant role in facilitating the correlation of HPWS with organizational innovation. Furthermore, the statistical hypotheses were accepted, confirming the presence of HPWS indicated positive and significant impact on both IWB and organizational innovation. The findings cast light on the significance of implementing HPWS in hospital settings to cultivate a culture of innovative work behavior, thereby enhancing organizational innovation. The current research adds to the existing reservoir of knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the mechanism by which HPWS influences innovation-related outcomes. These insights have practical implications for hospital management, emphasizing the need to prioritize and support HPWS practices to foster a more innovative work environment among healthcare professionals.