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Characteristics of on Organizational Environment which Stimulate and Inhibit Creativity*

1997; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/j.2162-6057.1997.tb00799.x

2162-6057

Eunice M. L. Soriano de Alencar, Maria Fátima De Bruno‐Faria,

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

ABSTRACT The study investigated the characteristics of Brazilian organizations which affect creativity. A sample of 25 workers were interviewed. The respondents answered several questions about the characteristics of a work environment which promote and inhibit creativity, and about factors in their own work environment that contribute to the promotion or inhibition of creativity. Content analysis of the transcribed interviews indicated 10 categories of stimulants and 11 categories of obstacles to creativity. Among the most mentioned stimulant factors to creativity were organization support, organization structure, support from the boss, and colleagues' support. On the other hand, some of the most prevalent obstacles to creativity were organization structure, boss characteristics, personal relationships, and organization culture. Results are discussed in terms of the similarity with data obtained in other contexts.