Work-Based Learning Strategies and Innovative Work Behavior

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between learning strategies and innovative work behavior. The author chooses business organizations (e.g., textile industry, sports industry, and pharmaceutical companies) for the purpose of data collection. Particularly, those employees are targeted who avail business tours and conferences on a regular basis. Hence, the convenience sampling technique is used to collect data. A total of 800 questionnaires were distributed, but 535 proper filled questionnaires having response rate 66.87% were utilized. Data were collected in two-time waves. At T1 (Time lag 1), data were collected regarding employee demographics (e.g., gender, age, and education and work experience) as well as independent variables (e.g., cognitive learning strategies as well as behavioral learning strategies). At T2 (Time lag 2), data were collected on the dependent variable (innovative work behavior). The results of the study indicate that CLS and BLS have a positive impact on IWB. Managerial and theoretical implications are also discussed along with limitations and future directions.