Title: The effects of positive organisational behaviour on entrepreneurial personality and innovation

Authors: Fazel Larijani; Nahid Saravi-Moghadam

Addresses: Department of Research Management and Innovation, Islamic Azad University, Iran ' Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract: Today, organisations seek for entrepreneurial personality and innovation in order to survive in the competition scene. So far, the literature has recognised various items that affect entrepreneurial personality and innovation in organisations. The study analyses how positive organisational behaviour dimensions predict entrepreneurial personality and innovation. In terms of objective, this study is considered as an empirical one, and the research methodology is descriptive type. The population includes 265 managers and professional experts working in Kalleh Company from Iran. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used for data analysis. The results of study showed psychological capital and emotional intelligence enhanced innovation and entrepreneurial personality in Kalleh Company. The current research also provides more suggestion for future studies that could consider consequences of entrepreneurial personality and innovation in their career.

Keywords: positive organisational behaviour dimension; entrepreneurial personality; innovation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2018.089158

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2018 Vol.23 No.2, pp.247 - 272

Received: 27 Sep 2016
Accepted: 22 Dec 2016
Published online: 08 Jan 2018 *

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