The present study aims to examines the impact of workplace spirituality (WPS) on employee creativity, while exploring the moderating role of spiritual leadership. Grounded in self-determination theory, this study adopts an integrated methodological approach to assess both statistically significant effects and necessary conditions.
The hypothesised relationships were examined using a partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach, complemented by necessary condition analysis (NCA) to identify essential thresholds for creativity. importance–performance map analysis (IPMA) was also used to prioritise managerial actions. Data was collected from 440 IT Sector professionals, ensuring adequate validity and reliability through established statistical criteria.
The results demonstrate that WPS has a significant positive effect on employee creativity, and this relationship is further strengthened by spiritual leadership. NCA findings further highlighted the dimensions of WPS as necessary conditions for employee creativity. IPMA revealed Lokasangraha as a high-importance but underperforming area, suggesting a need for targeted organisational interventions.
This study offers strategic insights for managers to enhance employee creativity through spiritually aligned practices, particularly by strengthening Lokasangraha and fostering spiritual leadership. It also underscores the importance of nurturing baseline spiritual values like authenticity as foundational prerequisites.
By integrating PLS-SEM, NCA and IPMA, this research provides a nuanced understanding of how spiritual dimensions and leadership interact to influence creativity. It contributes to both theory and practice by uncovering not just what drives creativity, but what must be present for it to emerge.
