JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY, cilt.14, sa.4, ss.1-17, 2024 (SSCI)
The pursuit of innovation has become a catchphrase for businesses all around the
world as the workplace of the twenty-frst century keeps shifting. In the process,
the interdependent dynamics of innovative work behavior (IWB), innovative culture (IC), employee inventive performance (EIP), and emotional intelligence (EI)
become apparent as key factors infuencing the creative fabric of frms. Taking a
comprehensive look into the core of organizational creativity as we examine the
relationship between inventive performance from employees, IWB, EI, and the
supportive acceptance of IC, our study reveals the tremendous infuence of EI on
EIP, whether in the dynamic Middle East nor the dynamic markets of Saudi Arabia.
We investigate the proactive domain of idea generation IWB through analyzing the
behaviors that propel innovative ideas. We highlight the transformational power of
the innovative culture as the story progresses, highlighting an atmosphere that not
only accepts but also embraces the audacious spirit of innovation. This investigation
is an encouragement for actions to companies hoping to prosper in the innovation
furnace, not just for academic purposes. We build a tapestry that highlights the connections between IWB, innovative culture, and emotional intelligence through drawing on modern and relevant literature. The result is a guide for developing an innovative culture that transcends boundaries. Come along with this thought-provoking
journey where feelings, actions, and cultural quirks come together to unleash the full
creative potential of small businesses and support regional economic development.