Authors:

• Saleh Samimi Dehkordi, University of Trieste
• Matej Černe, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
• Guido Bortoluzzi, University of Trieste
• Aleš Popovič, NEOMA Business School
• Payam Partohafshejani, Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch

Keywords:

Sustainable innovative work behavior | Sustainable attitudes | Sustainable strategy | Sustainability teamwork | Cross-unit collaboration

Abstract:

Purpose

Based on the theory of planned behavior, this study aims to examine the relationship between individuals’ sustainable attitudes and sustainable innovative work behavior (SIWB) and the impact of specific organizational variables, namely, sustainability strategy, cross-unit collaboration and sustainability teamwork, on such a relationship.

Design/methodology/approach

A survey was designed and used to collect data from employees and their supervisors, yielding 189 complete responses. To test the hypotheses, regression analysis was used in combination with the PROCESS macro to test moderation and three-way interactions in SPSS.

Findings

The results support the relationship between sustainable attitude and SIWB and the moderating effect of sustainability strategy, cross-unit collaboration and sustainability teamwork on this relationship.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the current literature by providing valuable insights into the development of sustainability and innovation and highlighting the interplay between individual and organizational factors.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the article are:

• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

The article is published in:
International Journal of Innovation Science (Emerald)

The content is freely accessible at:

Planning sustainable innovative work behavior: attitudes, strategy, collaboration and teamwork