... of the MTM effect, this study investigates the relationships among MTM, creativity, ambidexterity knowledge search and the need for cognition. The statistical software packages SPSS and AMOS 24.0 are employed to develop a mediated moderation model linking MTM to creativity. Findings The results...

.../approach Data were obtained using a time-lagged design. The final sample includes 350 researchers from 64 scientific research teams. Findings The results indicate that the need for cognition is positively associated with individual creativity. Furthermore, this study suggests that perceived...