A Key To Innovation: Role Of Voice, Emotional Intelligence And Self Efficacy

Abstract

For organizational success the concept of employee voice and innovative behavior are very important as they nurture creativity, organizational learning, and absorption in the organizational environment. The current study examined the mediating role of two vital variables-self-efficacy and emotional intelligence in the relationship between employee voice and innovative behavior. A conceptual framework is built on social cognitive theory and emotional intelligence theory, which proposed that employees with high self-efficacy and emotional intelligence are more likely to engage in employee voice and innovative behavior. The findings also revealed that employees with high self-efficacy and emotional intelligence are more likely to involve in voicing behavior and positively influences their innovative behavior in the workplace. Practical implication highlighted that the organizations can augment innovative behavior by promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages employee voice, and by providing training and development opportunities to enhance employees' self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.