Toward a theory of organizational creativity

Article Abstract:

In this article we develop a theoretical framework for understanding creativity in complex social settings. We define organizational creativity as the creation of a valuable, useful new product, service, idea, procedure, or process by individuals working together in a complex social system. The starting point for our theoretical development is provided by the interactionist model of creative behavior developed by Woodman and Schoenfeldt (1989). This model and supporting literature on creative behavior and organizational innovation are used to develop an interactional framework for organizational creativity. The theoretical framework is summarized by three propositions that can effectively guide the development of testable hypotheses. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Research, Organizational change, Business creativity

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Organization-motivated aggression: a research framework

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Aggression and violence are of increasing concern to American employees and employers; however, these issues have received limited research attention in the management literature. We focus here on those aggressive actions and violent outcomes that are instigated by factors in the organization itself, labeled organization-motivated aggression (OMA) and organization-motivated violence (OMV). Specifically, we define the terms OMA and OMV, provide a social learning model of OMA, and present research propositions related to the model. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Work environment, Workplace violence, Aggressiveness (Psychology)

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To act or not to act: The dilemma faced by sexual harassment observers

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The efforts to end sexual harassment that rely primarily on target reporting are unlikely to be successful, as most targets do not report experiences. Thus, observer intervention as an alternative mechanism for controlling sexual harassment is examined.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Civic and social associations, Civic and Social Organizations, Police Organizations, Sexual Harassment, Evaluation, Company legal issue, Investigations, Police administration, Police departments, Control

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