International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 5

HRM practices and employees’ innovative work behavior-IWB An application of the AMO theory

  • Author:
  • Phong T. Tran1,, Luan M. Pham2, Phuong T. Do3, Tuan A. Le4
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 1 to 7

1Ph. D. Candidate. University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU)

2Chi Minh City, University of Foood Industry

3International Trade School College of Foreign Economic Relations, Vietnam

4International Trade School College of Foreign Economic Relations, Vietnam

*Author correspondence: First Author, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, (VNU), Email: thanhphongselco_vn@yahoo.com.vn

Online published on 4 September, 2021.

Abstract

Aiming at examining the ideas of the AMO theory, the roles of autonomy, reward, training & development impact on IWB (Innovative Work Behavior) in a Vietnamese university. the results from SEM (structural equation modeling) support the hypotheses. A test based upon a sample of 413 university lectures in the southern of Vietnam reveals that reward has positive impacts on both Innovative Work Behavior and training & development. Besides, autonomy and training & development also underlie Innovative Work Behavior.

Keywords

AMO, IWB, HRM practices, Innovative Work, Vietnam