...Vinit Singh Chauhan; Upinder Dhar Purpose This study aims to explain the mixed findings on the relationship between job anxiety and creativity by examining the specific impacts of the components of job anxiety on creativity. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional research design...

...Khawla Ali Al Hosani; Anne Rienke van Ewijk; Matloub Hussain Purpose Service levels between public organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) differ and fluctuate. Service levels were found to increase with the level of employee creative behavior (ECB), which is currently a focal point...

... literature pertaining to the relationship of GNS with IP. It is the first study to examine both SE and GNS together in the same model for their impact on IP. Self-efficacy Creativity Individual differences Personality Dr Sabiha Mumtaz is the corresponding author and can be contacted...

...Hussein Nabil Ismail; Adnan Iqbal; Lina Nasr Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between employee engagement and job performance in the country of Lebanon, and to test whether creativity mediates the relationship between engagement and performance. Design...

...Michel Zaitouni; Mohamed Laid Ouakouak Purpose Previous research has emphasized how leadership style and collegial relationships can foster creativity in the workplace; in a related sense, understanding how support from leaders and coworkers affect the creativity process is critical too. Therefore...

...Richa Chaudhary; Chinmay Panda Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and test a conceptual model which explains whether and how authentic leadership, through psychological meaningfulness, safety and work engagement, influences employee creativity. The authors delineate two pathways from...

...Neuza Ribeiro; Ana Patrícia Duarte; Rita Filipe Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how authentic leadership (AL) can affect individual performance through creativity and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)’s mediating roles. Design...

... to stimulate change in a healthcare setting. The Improvement Engine methodology developed and used shows that the empowerment approach is a promising avenue for change in healthcare. Change management Empowerment Health care Action research Creativity Improvement There is a strong focus...

...John Man Discusses the nature of innovation and creativity, with particular reference to technological growth. Suggests, with examples, the nature of innovative approaches to problem situations. Identifies an “innovation mindset”, and suggests ways in which such a mindset can be created...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> Creativity Innovation Teamwork John WhatmoreKogan PageISBN 0 7494 30109£16.00 Keywords Creativity, Innovation, Teamwork The need to bring more products to market more quickly means that there is an increasing need for thinking...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Creativity Personality Cracking Creativity ­ The Secrets of Creative Genius Michael MichalkoAirlift Book Co.£21ISBN 0-898-15913-X Keywords Creativity, Personality This is an intriguing and interesting book ­ a mix of hard facts, new...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Creativity Problem solving Thinking styles Media news Mind Skills for Managers Samuel A. MaloneGower£25 Keywords Creativity, Problem solving,Thinking styles This book claims to help you discover how you can make use...

... Reports on the views of three keynote speakers at the Institute of Personnel and Development’s recent conference at Harrogate, UK, and presents their opinions on how to develop innovation and creativity in organisations; presents Gareth Morgan’s approach to change management, and discusses...

...Dean Juniper The humble suggestion scheme can be a creative resource and a springboard for transforming an organization. However, we know that very few of them are! Takes a novel, situation‐based look at creativity and, with a mix of theory and pragmatism, outlines a strategy for encouraging...

...Charles M. Gropper; Brian H. Kleiner Reviews some thoughts on creative play, for both children and adults, and suggests how we can effectively change the work environment so that we play more. Notes that adding play can stimulate creativity,growth, challenge and personal development while...