Abstract

Conclusion.  This study provides novel insights into the mechanisms that drive innovative behavior among university personnel, a previously underexplored domain. The findings highlight the importance of individual, organizational, and environmental factors in influencing employee innovation behavior, offering important guidance for university personnel's innovation behavior and university development, and providing valuable insights for other organizational and employee management practices.

Keywords: University personnel, innovation intention, innovation behavior, challenging pressure

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