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Abstract
In the healthcare sector, sense of calling has raised increasing attention for its crucial role in fostering nurses' motivation and dedication to their work. Despite the fact that individuals with a sense of calling are more likely to go beyond their duties, the potential influence of this calling on their innovative behaviour remains largely unexplored. Drawing on work as a calling and self-determination theories, this study aims to establish a link between a sense of calling and innovative work behaviour in the healthcare sector and investigate the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions. Questionnaires were distributed through field and online surveys to collect the responses of 350 nurses in China. Structural equation modelling was adopted to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that sense of calling had a positive effect on nurses' innovative work behaviour and the relationship was mediated through meaning of work and employee resilience. Moreover, psychological safety was found to strengthen the positive impact of sense of calling on nurses' innovative work behaviour. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed along with the direction for future research.
期刊介绍：
Creativity and Innovation Management bridges the gap between the theory and practice of organizing imagination and innovation. The journal''s central consideration is how to challenge and facilitate creative potential, and how then to embed this into results-oriented innovative business development. The creativity of individuals, coupled with structured and well-managed innovation projects, creates a sound base from which organizations may operate effectively within their inter-organizational and societal environment. Today, successful operations must go hand in hand with the ability to anticipate future opportunities. Therefore, a cultural focus and inspiring leadership are as crucial to an organization''s success as efficient structural arrangements and support facilities. This is reflected in the journal''s contents: -Leadership for creativity and innovation; the behavioural side of innovation management. -Organizational structures and processes to support creativity and innovation; interconnecting creative and innovative processes. -Creativity, motivation, work environment/creative climate and organizational behaviour, creative and innovative entrepreneurship. -Deliberate development of creative and innovative skills including the use of a variety of tools such as TRIZ or CPS. -Creative professions and personalities; creative products; the relationship between creativity and humour; arts and amp; humanities side of creativity.
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