Psychological capital, innovators’ DNA and innovative behaviour

Orientation: This study was positioned within the field of positive psychology, specifically organisational behaviour scholarship (POBS). Research purpose: The aim research to investigate relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap), employees’ innovative thinking and their behaviour. Motivation for study: Psychological has been associated with many outcomes, but relatively little previous addressed PsyCap innovation in South Africa. In a similar vein, there is much interest Innovator’s DNA model, it too received scrutiny. Combining these variables into single provided an opportunity address both gaps. approach/design method: design quantitative nature. model tested on sample 485 employees from travel automotive industries Main findings: mostly supported by data. Significant relationships PsyCap, innovators’ (innovative thinking) were found. Practical/managerial implications: characteristics that underpin have shown be malleable trainable. current found contributed significantly variance thinking. Managers seeking who engage behaviours would do well spend time effort training development Contribution/value-add: contributes limited amount employee Specifically, established link cognitive skills, skills