Exploring the Roles of Work Engagement, Psychological Empowerment, and Perceived Organizational Support in Innovative Work Behavior: A Latent Class Analysis for Sustainable Organizational Practices

Ercan Ergun, Sezai Tunca, Gulsum Cetinkaya () and Yavuz Selim Balcıoğlu
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Ercan Ergun: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management, Gebze Technical University, 41400 Kocaeli, Turkey
Sezai Tunca: Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences, Management, Alanya University, 07400 Alanya, Antalya, Turkey
Gulsum Cetinkaya: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management, Gebze Technical University, 41400 Kocaeli, Turkey
Yavuz Selim Balcıoğlu: Department of Management Information System, Faculty of Business Administration, Dogus University, 34775 Istanbul, Turkey

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 4, 1-23

Abstract: This study examines the relationship among work engagement, psychological empowerment, and perceived organizational support in fostering innovative work behavior (IWB) within sustainability-oriented organizations. Using latent class analysis (LCA), employees were classified into distinct profiles based on their levels of engagement, empowerment, and perceived support. The findings indicate that employees with higher engagement and organizational support exhibit significantly greater innovative work behavior, while those with lower psychological and organizational resources face challenges in contributing to innovation. This study also reveals that sustainability practices enhance the positive impact of these resources on innovation, improving both employee well-being and organizational performance. Grounded in Structural–Interactionist Innovation Theory, Self-Efficacy Theory, and Social Exchange Theory, this research provides practical insights for organizations to develop targeted strategies, such as tailored training programs and leadership support, to promote innovation and sustainability.

Keywords: work engagement; psychological empowerment; perceived organizational support; innovative work behavior; sustainability practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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