Constitutive meaning and aspects of work environment affecting creativity in Lebanon

Mikdashi, Tarik

doi:10.1108/14634449910277793

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“…The internal scale reliability has been reported to be 0.84 (Amabile et al , 1996). However, in testing the dimensions underlying the KEYS instrument, Mikdashi (1999) found challenge and creativity items to load on a single factor. As implied by their study, the four items from the KEYS instrument were used to measure creativity and challenge in work.…”

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An exploration of factors predicting work alienation of knowledge workers

Nair

Vohra

2010

Management Decision

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PurposeThere is limited research on the work alienation of knowledge workers in management studies. This paper seeks to address this gap by exploring the extent and reasons for the alienation of knowledge workers.Design/methodology/approachIn the absence of a comprehensive framework for understanding the work alienation of knowledge workers, various factors such as structural elements of centralization and formalization, work characteristics of autonomy, variety, creativity, meaningfulness and self‐expressiveness, quality of work relationships and justice perceptions were examined as predictors of work alienation. Survey data were collected from six different organizations in the information technology sector (n=1,142) in India.FindingsAround 20 percent of the sample was found to be alienated from work. The strongest predictors of work alienation for knowledge workers were found to be lack of meaningful work, inability of work to allow for self‐expression, and poor quality work relationships.Research limitations/implicationsOrganizations employing knowledge workers cannot risk alienating them. The study indicates that one in every five knowledge workers is likely to be alienated. For organizations and practitioners this is a wake up call, pointing to the urgent need to try and understand the factors that are likely to cause alienation among knowledge workers and take adequate preventive steps to ensure an enthused workforce.Originality/valueResearch on alienation in present times has been somewhat limited. This is the first research of its kind across knowledge workers in the information technology industry that attempts to capture their work alienation and factors predicting it.

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An exploration of factors predicting work alienation of knowledge workers

Nair

Vohra

2010

Management Decision

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“…When failure is allowed and fear of presenting a strange concept is not there, creativity is stimulated. Likewise, Mikdashi (1999) proposed that to look for unique answers to complications, personnel must have the independence and liberty to break the norms.…”

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How innovative climate leads to project success: the moderating role of gender and work culture

Sarwar

Imran

Anjum

et al. 2020

INMR

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Purpose In modern times, innovation is considered as a vital component of sustainable competitive advantage. The purpose of this paper is to identify how innovation at the individual level [innovative work behavior (IWB)] and at the organizational level [innovative organizational climate (IOC)] affects the chances of success of a particular project. Additionally, the moderating effect of gender and work culture on the relation between innovative climate and behavior is tested in the study. Design/methodology/approach Survey technique was used to collect data from 425 employees working in project departments at the executive, middle level and senior level management in the paint manufacturing industry of Pakistan. Multiple regression, as well as Preacher and Hayes (2004) tests, were applied to test the hypotheses. Findings The result of the data analysis showed that IWB acts as a mediator between IOC and project success (PS), thereby supporting the hypothesized model of innovation and PS. Work culture was supported as a moderator; however, no moderating effect of gender was validated by the results. Research limitations/implications The management must make sure that to maximize the rate of success of projects, innovative work climate within the organizations and departments be given due importance. In addition to this, personnel’s individual innovation capabilities must also be enhanced by taking steps toward improvement through training and development. Originality/value Though attention has been given to research in innovation in light of other related variables, its relation to PS remains yet to be studied. The effect of gender and work culture on innovation in Pakistani paint industry was long over-due which has been addressed by this study.

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“…An innovative climate is perceived as a major source of competitive advantage which aims at developing employees' capabilities (Merrifield, 2000;Chen and Huang, 2007). As to the Lebanese context, only one study conducted by Mikdashi (1999) covers the topic of creativity. In this study, the author examines the effect of organisational environment on the creativity of managers in Lebanon.…”

Section: Relationship Between Employee Creativity and Employee Performentioning

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The effect of coaching on employee performance in the human resource management field: the case of the Lebanese banking sector

Achi

Sleilati

2016

IJTGM

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Owing to the aggressive competition worldwide, companies are increasingly conscious of the HR prominence. Effective HR is furthermore perceived as a major source of competitive advantage leading companies to success. Thus, to improve organisational performance, HRM is investing in its human capital to develop their skills by implementing updated techniques, such as coaching. This paper explores the effect of coaching on employee performance in the Lebanese banking sector. It aims at filling the gap in the Lebanese market by examining coaching creative and motivational intervening mechanisms which lead to employee enhanced performance. A qualitative case study methodology within an exploratory framework is adopted in this research aiming at evaluating the effects of coaching on employee creativity and motivation, and consequently on employee performance. The results of this investigation will help managers and scholars to reveal coaching in the Lebanese banking sector, its effects, and its implications on employee performance.

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Constitutive meaning and aspects of work environment affecting creativity in Lebanon

Cited by 15 publications

References 9 publications

An exploration of factors predicting work alienation of knowledge workers

An exploration of factors predicting work alienation of knowledge workers

How innovative climate leads to project success: the moderating role of gender and work culture

The effect of coaching on employee performance in the human resource management field: the case of the Lebanese banking sector

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