Effects of talent status and leader-member exchange on innovative work behaviour in talent management in Japan

Abstract

This study examined the effects of talent status (TS) on innovative work behaviour (IWB) and the moderating effects of leader-member relationship quality (LMX) on the relationship between TS and IWB among white-collar workers in Japanese firms. We analysed data from 876 participants. The results indicate that LMX positively affects IWB in the relationship between TS and IWB, and that it may be effective for organizations and innovation to recognize and identify the TS of workers to promote IWB. LMX quality is essential for promoting IWB.