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The study aimed to clarify the impact of the innovative work environment by its dimensions (leadership, physical environment, enhancing innovation, and providing learning opportunities) on sustainability (social, economic, and environmental sustainability) at Manaseer Group (MG). The study followed a quantitative descriptive approach. The study population consisted of all employees at all administrative levels at MG, distributed across seven companies employing 1,382 employees. The data were collected through an electronic questionnaire distributed to a sample of 302 employees via the group’s official website, using the proportional stratified random sample method. (290) questionnaires were retrieved, representing the final study sample. The study used the SPSS program to analyze the data using descriptive analysis tools such as the arithmetic mean and standard deviation, as well as the simple and multiple standard regression tests to test the hypotheses. The results showed that the levels of both the innovative work environment with its dimensions and sustainability with its dimensions were all high in (MG). It also showed that there is a statistically significant effect of innovative work environment by its dimensions on sustainability at (MG), where a significant effect was found for leadership, promoting innovation, and providing learning opportunities, while there was no effect of the physical environment on sustainability at (MG). The study recommended enhancing the utilization of the physical environment and continuous work to develop and invest in it well and considering it in strategic planning processes effectively in order to improve its utilization in enhancing sustainability. It also recommended to continuing enhance the commitment of group leadership to building a culture of innovation and promoting an atmosphere of innovative competition among employees on an ongoing basis, as well as the need to enhance cooperation with the government and advice exchange in managing environmental and economic files, which contributes to enhance sustainability at (MG).
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