The Effect of Organizational Culture on Organizational Innovation with the Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support: Empirical Evidence from the UAE

Abstract

In today’s dynamic business environment, organizational innovation is critical for sustaining competitiveness. This study examines the mediating role of perceived organizational support (POS) in the relationship between organizational culture, based on the Competing Values Framework (CVS), and organizational innovation. A quantitative approach was employed using data collected from 377 employees in the UAE energy sector. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that cuff culture significantly influences both organizational innovation and perceived organizational support. Furthermore, POS has a significant positive effect on innovation and partially mediates the relationship between organizational culture and innovation. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence from the UAE context and highlights the importance of aligning organizational culture with supportive practices to enhance innovation outcomes.