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Bridging employee-oriented HR practices and employee innovative behaviour: unpacking the mediating role of employee commitment

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  • Syed Mudasser Abbas
  • Muhammad Irshad
  • Md. Nurun Nabi
  • Salim Khan

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Drawing on social exchange theory and signalling theory, the study intends to examine the employee-oriented HR practices (salary, job enrichment, job stability, training) that influence employee commitment and employee innovative behaviour. The study collected data from 353 employees of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through purposive sampling. The hypotheses were tested by applying structural equation modelling (SEM) through SmartPLS 4. The results suggest a significant and positive association between employee-oriented HR practices and their innovative activity. Furthermore, the study establishes that employee commitment plays a crucial mediating role in this relationship. The study emphasises the need for organisations to not only implement employee-oriented HR practices but also nurture a sense of commitment among their employees to unlock the full potential of innovative behaviours within the workforce.

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  • Syed Mudasser Abbas & Muhammad Irshad & Md. Nurun Nabi & Salim Khan, 2026. "Bridging employee-oriented HR practices and employee innovative behaviour: unpacking the mediating role of employee commitment," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 39(3), pages 257-278.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:39:y:2026:i:3:p:257-278
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