MOTIVATION, POSITIVE PRACTICES AND INNOVATION CAPABILITIES IN EMPLOYEES: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the association among motivation, positive practices, and innovation capabilities within organizational settings, emphasizing their role in enhancing workforce performance and competitive edge. Positive Practices Organizational Assessment (PPOA), Innovation Capability Scale (ICS), and Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS) were used to for measurement and data were collected from 254 employees (N = 254; 138 males, 116 females) across various firms, organizations, sectors, and institutions in Lahore and Karachi, employing a stratified sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation and Independent t-test. The findings revealed that employees show moderate correspondence toward motivation (M=4.31 and SD=0.90) at workplace. Similarity, employees possessed slightly typical behavior toward positive practices (M=5.9, SD=0.90) at jobs. Surprisingly, employees possess less innovation potentials (M=3.55, SD=0.80) in firms, organizations and institutes. Moreover, the study revealed significant positive correlations between motivation and positive practices (r = 0.52, p < 0.05), motivation and innovation capability (r = 0.47, p < 0.05), and positive practices and innovation capability (r = 0.44, p < 0.05). Additionally, male employees (M = 3.8, SD = 0.72) were found more innovative than female employees (M = 3.3, SD = 0.84, t = 4.86, p < 0.05). The findings underscore the importance of fostering motivation, positive practices, and innovation capabilities among employees to drive organizational success and contribution to Pakistan's development. This study provides valuable insights for managers, policymakers, and organizational leaders aiming to enhance workforce performance and competitive advantage.

Keywords: Motivation, innovation capability, positive practices, organizational performance and gender.