Telaah Bisnis
Vol. 26 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

Innovative Behavior: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Work Engagement of Gen Z employees

Reviana, Karen Christabel (Unknown)
Wulani, Fenika (Unknown)
Pradana, Dominicus Wahyu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy on innovative behavior mediated by work engagement among Gen Z employees. We conducted a survey using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. A total of 155 responses were received from Gen Z employees in the three cities in East Java. We use SmartPLS software to analyze the data using the partial least squares–based structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The research results indicate that self-efficacy has a significant impact on innovative behavior. Moreover, we found that work engagement mediates the relationship between self-efficacy and innovative behavior. By understanding the factors influencing the innovative behavior of Gen Z employees, companies can effectively apply human resource management. Acquiring, developing, and retaining Gen Z employees with high self-efficacy is crucial for increasing work engagement and subsequently enhancing innovative behavior

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tb

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

TELAAH BISNIS is a scientific journal published by Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen (STIM) YKPN Yogyakarta, for the purpose of information media which examines issues relating to the management, accounting, business and the general ...