Abstract
Purpose - The goal of this research is to analyze the influence of the use of externalization in the workforce for creating a work context that supports innovation and how this relationship is moderated by different contextual variables.Design/methodology/approach - These relationships are studied using a sample of 249 workers from five firms. To contrast the hypotheses, we used hierarchical regression analysis. Findings - The results obtained show that externalization has negative repercussions on the permanent worker’s orientation to innovation. They also indicate that this relation is moderated by contextual variables like group potency and monitoring.Originality/value - With this paper we seeks to stimulate new lines of research regarding these variables (externalization and orientation to innovation) and their repercussions for the firm.
Purpose - The goal of this research is to analyze the influence of the use of externalization in the workforce for creating a work context that supports innovation and how this relationship is moderated by different contextual variables.Design/methodology/approach - These relationships are studied using a sample of 249 workers from five firms. To contrast the hypotheses, we used hierarchical regression analysis. Findings - The results obtained show that externalization has negative repercussions on the permanent worker’s orientation to innovation. They also indicate that this relation is moderated by contextual variables like group potency and monitoring.Originality/value - With this paper we seeks to stimulate new lines of research regarding these variables (externalization and orientation to innovation) and their repercussions for the firm.