Person-environment fit and creativity: An examination of supply-value and demand-ability versions of fit
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Management
- Vol. 23 (2) , 119-146
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0149-2063(97)90040-4
Abstract
This study extends the previous research on creativity and person-environment fit by examining fit on the dimension of creativity and by incorporating both supply-value and demand-ability versions of fit. A fit between demands for creativity and abilities for creativity was related to lower strain and higher job satisfaction. However, the most impressive influence on outcomes was the environmental influence; particularly the influence of supplies for creativity. The version of fit examined also affected results. Supply-value and demand-ability versions of fit exhibited different relationships with outcomes. These results suggest that more research is needed to explore specific environmental conditions that encourage creativity in organizations.Keywords
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