THINKING CREATIVELY AT WORK - ORGANIZATION INFLUENCES ON CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING

In this article, we consider how peoples' creative problem solving eff orts are influenced by characteristics of the organizations in which t hey work. We begin examining the situations which call for creative pr oblem solving at work. We then consider the kinds of processes people must apply to solve these problems. Additionally, we describe certain organizational variables that might help or hinder effective applicati on of these processes. Some conclusions are drawn concerning how these variables act to influence creative problem solving at work. The impl ications of these observations for future research are discussed.