A Study on the Impact of Work Self-efficacy on Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Effect of Psychological Capital

Employees’ “innovative work behavior” can drive innovation within corporate organizations, significantly impacting their survival and competitiveness. This study focuses on 356 employees in Taiwan who were recipients of the “National Talent Development Awards” (NTDA) from 2015 to 2023. It examines the relationship between their “work self-efficacy” and “innovative work behavior” while exploring the mediating effect of “psychological capital” to understand its influence on both factors. The research concludes that if supervisors aim to enhance employees’ innovative work behavior, besides boosting employees’ work self-efficacy, improving psychological capital will yield even better results. Furthermore, the study presents future research directions and practical recommendations based on its findings.