Effect of team-member exchange on team innovative work behavior: a chained double mediation model

Purpose This study examines the direct influence of team-member exchange (TMX) on team innovative work behavior (IWB) and the mediating roles of team knowledge sharing and team job crafting. Design/methodology/approach To test our research model, we collected multilevel, multisource, and multi-wave data from 284 employees and 74 teams in Pakistan. Findings TMX positively relates to team IWB directly and indirectly via serial mediation of team knowledge sharing and team job crafting. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate how TMX promotes team IWB through team knowledge sharing and team job crafting.