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Job autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and creativity: Cross-level moderating effects of team conflict

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Job autonomy is crucial for employee creativity. However, findings in past research on the relationship between creativity and job autonomy have been inconsistent. In this study we explored the mechanism and boundary condition underlying the relationship between job autonomy and employee creativity. Using data obtained through a survey conducted with 86 supervisors and 307 subordinates in 86 teams, we found that job autonomy positively predicted employee creativity through intrinsic motivation. Moreover, team relationship conflict negatively moderated the relationship between job autonomy and employee intrinsic motivation, and task conflict positively moderated this relationship. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings are discussed.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.14170

Authors: Bao Li, Wanming Chen, Chunyan Liu, Yongli Xu

Institution: Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409558954

FWCI: 2.576

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Cited by: 2

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