Achieving career satisfaction through fostering innovation: lessons from the engineering profession in the Australian public sector

Wipulanusat Warit, Panuwatwanich Kriengsak (), Stewart Rodney A., Sunkpho Jirapon and Thamsatitdej Poomporn
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Wipulanusat Warit: Logistics and Business, Analytics Center of Excellence Walailak University, Thailand
Panuwatwanich Kriengsak: Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand
Stewart Rodney A.: Griffith University, Australia
Sunkpho Jirapon: Thammasat University, Thailand
Thamsatitdej Poomporn: Thammasat University, Thailand

Engineering Management in Production and Services, 2021, vol. 13, issue 4, 7-21

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel approach that integrates the capability of empirical validation of structural equation modelling (SEM) and the prediction ability of Bayesian networks (BN). The Hybrid SEM–BN approach was used as a decision support framework to examine the interplay between salient organisational constructs and their ability to influence engineers’ career satisfaction in the Australian Public Service (APS). The results emphasise that the ambidextrous culture for innovation was the most important factor that needed to be implemented in their organisation. Managerial implications are recommended for senior managers on how they can implement innovation culture to increase workplace innovation, which could, in turn, help reduce the turnover rate of engineers employed in the APS.

Keywords: structural equation modelling; Bayesian networks; career satisfaction; engineer; Australia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.2478/emj-2021-0028

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