혁신적 분위기가 핵심자기평가와 혁신행동에 미치는 영향

Mediating Effects of Core Self-Evaluations on the Relationship between Innovative Climate and Innovation Behavior

본 연구는 혁신적 분위기가 핵심자기평가와 혁신행동에 미치는 영향과 핵심자기평가의 매개효과를 연구하였다. 이들 관계를 분석하기 위해 구조방정식을 이용하여 검증하였다. 연구결과에 의하면, 혁신적 분위기는 핵심자기평가에 정(＋)의 영향을 미쳤으며, 핵심자기평가 역시 혁신행동에 정(＋)의 영향을 미쳤다. 이에 따라 핵심자기평가는 혁신적 분위기와 혁신행동 간의 관계에 대하여 완전매개 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 혁신적 분위기와 혁신행동 사이에 핵심자기평가가 매개역할을 수행하는 새로운 모형을 제시하였다. 또한 실무적으로, 기업은 조직구성원의 혁신행동을 증진시키고 유도하기 위해 개인특성을 고려하여 혁신을 추진하여야 함을 시사한다. 이러한 연구결과를 바탕으로 시사점과 연구의 한계점 및 향후 연구방향이 논의되었다.

Although the value of a organization climate for firms' sustainable growth and performance has been recognized over the recent years, there is a need for better understanding of its relationship with employee behavior and outcome. This study examines the relationship between innovative climate and innovation behavior with the mediating effects of core self-evaluations. The empirical analysis was performed based on survey data from 273 employees of manufacturing firms at Ulsan Metropolitan City by using structural equation model. The main findings of the study are as follows: First, innovative climate is positively related to the core self-evaluations. Second, we also find that there was a positive relationship between the core self-evaluations and innovative behavior. Furthermore, the hypothesis of the core self-evaluation as a mediator was also tested while we found it was supported. This study contributes to extending the existing research on employee's innovation behaviour by suggesting an alternative model from individual and organizational perspectives. Some practical implications for human resources to achieve better innovative performance were also suggested with future research agenda in conclusion.