This study aimed to determine the influence of innovative work behavior of principals to organizational effectiveness. A total of 90 public school principals in Davao City division were identified as respondents through stratified random sampling. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational design. Two adapted survey questionnaires focusing on innovative work behavior and organizational effectiveness were utilized in gathering data. Mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis were used as statistical tools to derive the data. Results revealed that the level of innovative work behavior of principals in terms of opportunity exploration, idea generation, idea promotion, and idea realization was oftentimes evident in the school. Meanwhile, in terms of reflection, it was sometimes evident. Further, organizational effectiveness in terms of organizational health was sometimes evident. In terms of organizational climate, student career development, and ability to attract resources, this was oftentimes evident. Concurrently, administrative concern was sometimes evident. Moreover, it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between principals’ innovative work behavior and organizational effectiveness. Further, it was it was also found that principals' innovative work behavior had a significant influence on organizational effectiveness. In light of this, the study suggests that school administrators should improve their leadership skills as well as their problem-solving abilities by sustaining the best practices in the organization to consistently deliver efficient and effective services to clientele and tapping stakeholders to support the innovations made. More so, possible upgrade of the school facilities is also recommended.

Keywords: Innovative work behavior, organizational effectiveness, organization, school principals, Davao City, Philippines