Employee voice and innovative work behaviour: empirical evidence from South Africa

Numerous empirical studies reveal that innovative work behaviour (IWB) has several antecedents, including leadership style (LS) and climate for innovation (CfI). However, literature reporting on how different types of employee voice (EV) influence IWB is scant. This research aims to empirically determine dimensions EV are linked IWB, also the relative importance EV, compared other predictors namely LS CfI. In a cross-sectional survey, respondents were asked questions as well CfI styles. Reliability validity all measures calculated, correlation regression analyses used test bivariate prediction power an antecedent IWB. The demographics 620 from 11 organisations resonated with national workplace statistics. All showed acceptable psychometric properties. Supportive and, particularly, constructive voice, positively correlated while defensive destructive had no effect model in which was predict superior models included provides evidence contributes depending type expressed, more than often-mentioned predicts emphasising predictor Managers should monitor expressed their environment, promote expression supportive they aspire foster workplaces.