Proactivity and Innovation: Promoting a New Workforce for the New Workplace

Abstract

This chapter contains section titled: Why are Proactivity and Innovation Important? What are Proactivity and Innovation? How can Organizations Improve the Proactivity and Innovation of Employees? Individual Differences in Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Dispositions Motivation Contextual Factors Promoting Proactivity and Innovation: Implications for Managers Conclusion and Future Directions References