The Relationship between Leader-Member Exchange andInnovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of the Voice Behavior

Purpose - This research aims to examine the mediation mechanism between leader-member exchange (LMX) and innovative work behavior (IWB) through employee voice behavior. Specifically, this exploited social theory (SET) influence of LMX on IWB Within context, employees performing in higher quality relationships with are likely exhibit more behavior. Design/methodology/approach – Self-reported questionnaires were applied obtain data from 360 mainly engineering qualifications four companies defense sector Turkey. Data collected a simple random sampling method November December 2020. Hypotheses tested using correlation regression analysis. The reason why was selected for study is fact that industry field has characteristics make unique working environment. Findings findings show positively significantly affects additionally mediating role relationship. had significant ultimately associated IWB. Finally, Voice mediated positive IWB, stronger boosted indirect relationship. Discussion reveals effects provides practical suggestions help express their opinions organization enhance innovation performance. Based SET, helps understand how certain which encourage high-quality supervisors foster behaviors, may nurture IWBs organizations.