Table 3 Distribution of the studied nursing personal perceptions according to innovative work behavior dimensions (n = 267)

Innovative work behavior daily activities

8 – 40

86

32.2

181

67.8

29.22 ± 4.75

Employee production

15 – 75

97

36.3

170

63.7

53.81 ± 9.47

Innovative output

17 – 85

85

31.8

182

68.2

60.25 ± 8.91

Expected positive performance outcomes

3 – 15

79

29.6

188

70.4

11.10 ± 2.40

Innovation stimulating leadership behavior

18 – 90

140

52.4

127

47.6

57.56 ± 15.69

Personnel policy

10 – 50

175

65.5

92

34.5

31.91 ± 7.24

Economic affairs & innovation

5 – 25

161

60.3

106

39.7

15.52 ± 4.65

Overall innovative work behavior

76 – 380

128

47.9

139

52.1

259.36 ± 41.18