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Increasing Creativity in the Workplace

Increasing Creativity in the Workplace. Luke Klein Lucas.klein686@myci.csuci.edu April 7, 2014. Definition. The ability to make or otherwise bring into existence something new, whether a new solution to a problem, a new method or device, or a new artistic method or form.

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Increasing Creativity in the Workplace

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  1. Increasing Creativity in the Workplace Luke Klein Lucas.klein686@myci.csuci.edu April 7, 2014

  2. Definition • The ability to make or otherwise bring into existence something new, whether a new solution to a problem, a new method or device, or a new artistic method or form. • As the development and extension of ideas, the products results, all the solutions and judgments, which, 1- are new and innovative 2- considering the situation, be appropriate and favorable • Synonyms: innovations, ability to create

  3. Moving closer • Lately, creative workers have been moving closer to the upper management • No idea was left unturned, all were explored no matter what “level” an employee was • Richard Flordia’s “creative class” was formed

  4. Downsizing and Creativity • The impact of downsizing on the innovation of the individual employee, because I reasoned that, without individual innovation there would be no innovation at project or firm levels. • Zhou, Shin, and Cannella found that creativity increased when employees perceived opportunity but was limited when they perceived threat. • “threat rigidity” was formed

  5. Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) • Lining the correct manager with the right members • Energy causes creativity • The more positive energy in a company, most-likely a more creative company • Leader member exchange article

  6. Reference • Darvish, Hassan, Farzane-dokht, Nasrin. “Studying the Effect of Leader-Member Exchange…” International Journal of Academic Research, Vol 3 No. 2 (2011): 1252-1257 • Devine, Michael. “Creativity in the World of Work.” AAC&U. Spring peer Review (2006): 1-11 Web • Long, Jing. “Workplace Pressure Moderates Perception…” Social Behavior and Personality. 41(6) (2013): 957-970

  7. Two Multiple Choice Questions • Which one of the examples have to deal with energy? • LMX • Downsizing • Creative Class • Threat Rigidly • Which method has two positive effects on business for the company? • LMX • Creative Class • Downsizing

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