The Impact of Technology Innovation and Innovative Work Practices on Employee Performance in the Manufacturing Industry

Abstract

In the modern industrial landscape, technology innovation plays a vital role in the manufacturing industry by enhancing employee performance and strengthening competitiveness in the global economy. Through technology innovation and Innovative Work Practices (IWPs), industries are able to generate more innovative ideas and practical knowledge that contribute to improve employee performance. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of technology innovation and IWPs on employee performance in the manufacturing industry. This research was carried out using a quantitative method by distributing 400 questionnaires. A convenient sampling method was used to collect the data. The findings were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings indicate that technology innovation has the highest mean among the other variables, which is 37.12, and demonstrated a significant relationship with employee performance (R²=0.746, P-value < 0.05).  Hence, the hypothesis that technology innovation and IWPs have a significant relationship with employee performance is accepted. Through conducting this study, there are some limitations that occur when doing the research, such as limited data and resources, time constraints, and difficulty in accessing certain participants. In summary, technology innovation and IWPs enable industries to generate more innovative ideas and practical knowledge that improve employee performance.