Feedback valence, feedback style, task autonomy, and achievement orientation: Interactive effects on creative performance

Journal/Book: J Appl Psychol. 1998; 83: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 261-276.

Abstract: This study examined the interactive effects of 3 contextual variables (feedback valence, feedback style, and task autonomy) on creative performance. Data were collected from participants who performed a role-playing task in a laboratory setting (N = 210). Results demonstrated that the 3 contextual variables interacted to affect creative performance such that individuals who received positive feedback delivered in an informational style, and who worked in a high task autonomy work environment, generated the most creative ideas. This 3-way interaction held regardless of the participants' differences in achievement orientation. Implications of these results for future research are discussed.

Note: Article Zhou J, Texas A&M Univ, Lowry Mays Coll, Dept Management, College Stn,TX 77843 USA

Keyword(s): COGNITIVE EVALUATION THEORY; INTRINSIC MOTIVATION; ARTISTIC CREATIVITY; REWARD CONTINGENCY; SELF-DETERMINATION; SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGY; EMPLOYEE TURNOVER; EXTRINSIC REWARD; COMPETENCE; BEHAVIOR

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