Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to examine the work engagement of private school non-teaching personnel as predicted by innovative work behavior and organizational learning. The respondents of this study are the 150 non-teaching personnel of Private Schools in Region XI. A convergent parallel strategy was employed using an adopted survey questionnaire. The mean, standard deviation, Pearson r-moment correlation and Linear Regression Analysis were used as statistical tools. Qualitative data collected from in-depth interviews and focus groups was subjected to thematic analysis. Result indicated that on the level of innovative work behavior in the terms of idea generation and idea promotion was found to be very often evident while idea realization has the lowest mean. The level of organizational learning evidently revealed very often with strategic leadership having the highest value. The level of work engagement, vigor, dedication, as well as absorption described a very high value. The relationship between variables reflects the correlation between innovative work behavior and organizational learning to work engagement. The results show that among the independent variables, it is only the organizational learning significantly predict work engagement (p<.05). In the qualitative phase of the study, three essential themes emerged from the statements of the participants namely: job responsibilities and engagement; motivation and commitment; and feedback and recognition. On the other hand, work engagement can be attributed to the personnel organizational learning. Furthermore, organizational learning has a significant relationship, and with direct effect on work engagement.