Promoting Creativity at Work: The Role of Problem-Solving Demand

被引:84
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作者
Zhou, Qin [1 ]
Hirst, Giles [2 ]
Shipton, Helen [3 ]
机构
[1] ISCTE Inst Univ Lisboa, ISCTE Business Sch, P-1649026 Lisbon, Portugal
[2] Monash Univ, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia
[3] Aston Univ, Birmingham B4 7ET, W Midlands, England
关键词
EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY; JOB CONTROL; COGNITIVE DEMAND; SELF-EFFICACY; MODEL; MOTIVATION; INNOVATION; MEDIATION; BEHAVIOR; DESIGN;
D O I
10.1111/j.1464-0597.2011.00455.x
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
We propose that problem-solving demand (PSD) is an important job attribute for employees' creative performance. Applying job design theory, we examined the relationship between PSD and employee creativity. The theorised model was tested with data obtained from a sample of 270 employees and their supervisors from three Chinese organisations. Regression results revealed that PSD was positively related to creativity, and this relationship was mediated by creative self-efficacy. Additionally, intrinsic motivation moderated the relationship between PSD and creative self-efficacy such that the relationship was stronger for individuals with high rather than low intrinsic motivation. We discuss our findings, implications for practice, and future research.
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页码:56 / 80
页数:25
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