Predicting task performance from psychological ownership and innovative work behaviour: A cross sectional study

Abstract

The study examines a mediated mechanism for enhancing nurses’ task performance through the interaction of psychological ownership and innovative work behaviour. Data for the study was conveniently collected using self-reported questionnaires from a sample of 438 and analysed using PLS-SEM. Results showed that psychological ownership enhances nurses’ innovative work behaviour and task performance. Additionally, innovative work behaviour positively predicts task performance and further mediates the effect of psychological ownership on task performance. Training nurses who can provide efficient health care services is critical for any health care facility and the nation. This study demonstrates that managers of health care institutions must develop effective and efficient policies targeted at enhancing nurses’ ownership feeling and innovative work behaviour.