Influence Of Cultural Orientation On Perceived Organizational Creativity Climate: An Exploratory Study Of Two Steel Plants In Malaysia

• Main Authors: Abdullah, Hazman Shah, Chik, Razmi, Deen, Rahman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Academy of Management (AAM) 2006
• Subjects: HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/35943/1/AAMJ_11-2-4.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/35943/; http://web.usm.my/aamj/11.2.2006/AAMJ%2011-2-4.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

The study explores the relationship between cultural values and perceptions of the creativity climate. Asian culture is allegedly inimical to creativity and innovation in organizations. High power distance, high femininity, and greater orientation towards collectivity are discordant with the cult...