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<p>This paper proposes a novel approach that integrates the capability of empirical validation of structural equation modelling (SEM) and the prediction ability of Bayesian networks (BN). The Hybrid SEM–BN approach was used as a decision support framework to examine the interplay between salient organisational constructs and their ability to influence engineers’ career satisfaction in the Australian Public Service (APS). The results emphasise that the ambidextrous culture for innovation was the most important factor that needed to be implemented in their organisation. Managerial implications are recommended for senior managers on how they can implement innovation culture to increase workplace innovation, which could, in turn, help reduce the turnover rate of engineers employed in the APS.</p>
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This paper proposes a novel approach that integrates the capability of empirical validation of structural equation modelling (SEM) and the prediction ability of Bayesian networks (BN). The Hybrid SEM–BN approach was used as a decision support framework to examine the interplay between salient organisational constructs and their ability to influence engineers’ career satisfaction in the Australian Public Service (APS). The results emphasise that the ambidextrous culture for innovation was the most important factor that needed to be implemented in their organisation. Managerial implications are recommended for senior managers on how they can implement innovation culture to increase workplace innovation, which could, in turn, help reduce the turnover rate of engineers employed in the APS.

Achieving career satisfaction through fostering innovation: lessons from the engineering profession in the Australian public sector

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

Logistics and Business, Analytics Center of Excellence Walailak University

Engineering Management in Production and Services

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This paper proposes a novel approach that integrates the capability of empirical validation of structural equation modelling (SEM) and the prediction ability...

Achieving career satisfaction through fostering innovation: lessons from the engineering profession in the Australian public sector

Pubblicato online: 02 feb 2022

Pagine: 7 - 21

Ricevuto: 04 ago 2021

Accettato: 01 dic 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/emj-2021-0028

Parole chiave
structural equation modelling, Bayesian networks, career satisfaction, engineer, Australia

© 2021 Warit Wipulanusat et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Achieving career satisfaction through fostering innovation: lessons from the engineering profession in the Australian public sector

Pubblicato online: 02 feb 2022

Pagine: 7 - 21

Ricevuto: 04 ago 2021

Accettato: 01 dic 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/emj-2021-0028

Parole chiavestructural equation modelling, Bayesian networks, career satisfaction, engineer, Australia

© 2021 Warit Wipulanusat et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
structural equation modelling, Bayesian networks, career satisfaction, engineer, Australia