A SYNTHESIS OF THE THEORIES IN INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR

Authors

  • Thantip Pojsupap Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Japanese Human Resources Management, Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
  • Pranee Kongtanasamut Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Management, Kasembundit University
  • Rungarun Khasasin Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Japanese Human Resources Management , Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
  • Arjaree Prachuabmoh Faculty of Management Science, Department of Management, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University

Keywords:

Theory, Innovative Behavior, Literature Reviews

Abstract

This documentary research aims to search and synthesize the theories on employee innovative behavior by using a literature review and content analysis. Research Synthesis based on 25 topics. The results of the study indicated that the theories on innovative behavior is composed of 2 major themes; 1) The first theme focuses on explaining the factors on the individual level, and 2) explaining on the relationship between the person and the external factors including work environment, job characteristic, goal and leadership role of the organization. The results from this study show that using the highlighted elements to explain the phenomena existing in the present and creating all research hypotheses or propositions for further empirical testing.

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2020-07-23

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Pojsupap, T., Kongtanasamut, P., Khasasin, R., & Prachuabmoh, A. (2020). A SYNTHESIS OF THE THEORIES IN INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR. Modern Management Journal, 18(1), 1–14. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/stou-sms-pr/article/view/180225

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