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The need for employees who exhibit innovation and innovative business behavior is increasing day by day. Innovative work behavior involves any individual activity at the level of any organization, including the development, promotion and implementation of a useful innovation. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of self-efficacy and internal locus of control on innovative work behavior. The study was designed based on the relative screening model of quantitative research methods. 82.533 people working in 5 star accommodation establishments in Antalya constitute the target population of the study. Quota sampling method was used to determine the sample. 439 questionnaires were taken into consideration and the questionnaire was delivered face to face during the application. Personal Information Form, Innovative Work Behavior Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and Locus of Control Scale were used for data collection. Responses were analyzed by a ready-to-use statistical package program. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to confirm the research hypothesis. In order to answer the research questions, the t-test and ANOVA test were used for unrelated samples according to the demographic and work-related characteristics of the participants. The findings of the study are presented in three headings as demographic findings, factor analysis findings and findings related to the test of hypotheses. As a result of the research, it has been found that self-efficiency and internal control focus affect the innovative work behavior significantly and positively. The findings were discussed and recommendations were made to the researchers and the sector.

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Abstract:

The need for employees who exhibit innovation and innovative business behavior is increasing day by day. Innovative work behavior involves any individual activity at the level of any organization, including the development, promotion and implementation of a useful innovation. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of self-efficacy and internal locus of control on innovative work behavior. The study was designed based on the relational screening model of quantitative research methods. 82.533 people working in 5 star accommodation establishments in Antalya constitute the target population of the study. Quota sampling method was used to determine the sample. 439 questionnaires were taken into consideration and the questionnaire was delivered face to face during the application. Personal Information Form, Innovative Work Behavior Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and Locus of Control Scale were used for data collection. Responses were analyzed by a ready-to-use statistical package program. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to confirm the research hypothesis. In order to answer the research questions, t-test and ANOVA test were used for unrelated samples according to the demographic and work-related characteristics of the participants. The findings of the study are presented in three headings as demographic findings, factor analysis findings and findings related to the test of hypotheses. As a result of the research, it has been found that self-efficacy and internal control focus affect the innovative work behavior significantly and positively. The findings were discussed and recommendations were made to the researchers and the sector.

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