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The Double Channel Synergy of Motivation in Predicting Entrepreneur’s Creativity and Firm Innovation | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

The Double Channel Synergy of Motivation in Predicting Entrepreneur’s Creativity and Firm Innovation


Abstract:

In this research, the role of motivational impact on entrepreneur's creativity and the following startup innovation was discussed and examined. Drawing on the componentia...Show More

Abstract:

In this research, the role of motivational impact on entrepreneur's creativity and the following startup innovation was discussed and examined. Drawing on the componential model of creativity (Amabile, 1983, 1988, 1996) and the motivated information processing in group model (MIP-G model; De Dreu et al., 2008a, 2008b), I proposed that creativity is influenced by intrinsic motivation, prosocial motivation and furthermore, motivational synergy through these two channels. In the internal channel, intrinsic motivation is critical for creativity by promoting "the individual's positive reaction to qualities of the task itself" (Amabile, 1996, p. 115). In the external channel, however, taking social information processes (Salancik, & Pfeffer, 1978) as a driving force, the minority dissent will influence the team by producing individual creativity (De Dreu et al., 2008a; 2008b) and improving group performance (Gong et al., 2013) when the members have high prosocial motivation. Under the interaction of internal channel and external channel, the intrinsic motivation will enhance the impact of prosocial motivation on individual creativity. Hypotheses were proposed based on the theoretical framework and tested according to the evidence from organizational field research. Implications for motivation as driving force of creativity are discussed.
Date of Conference: 30 March 2018 - 01 April 2018
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 October 2018
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Conference Location: Beijing, China

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