Characteristics of an organizational environment which stimulate and inhibit creativity

Author(s): BrunoFaria, M. D. F.

Journal/Book: J Creative Behav. 1997; 31: 1050 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224. Creative Education Foundation Inc. 271-281.

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.

Note: Article DeAlencar EMLS, Univ Catolica Brasilia, Programa Mstrado Educ, Sep-S Quadra 704-904 Lote D, BR-70390045 Brasilia, DF, BRAZIL

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