Organizational Antecedents of Creative Self-Efficacy

A number of studies have documented a relationship between creative self-efficacy and creative performance. The main aim of the present study was to investigate organizational factors that may influence such creative self-efficacy. The examined variables included employees' task type and task autonomy, the quality of relationship between supervisors and subordinates (leader-member exchange [LMX]), as well as perceived levels of collegial support for creativity. The sample included 240 employees in a manufacturing company. The hypotheses were tested using partial least squares analysis. Results showed significant and positive relationships between the study variables and creative self-efficacy, supporting the hypotheses. Furthermore, the combinations of task autonomy and high-quality LMX, as well as task autonomy and collegial support for creativity, were positively associated with creative self-efficacy. The results of this study may give guidance to leaders and consultants who want to enhance the creativity levels of employees through organizational development efforts.