The determinants of team-based innovation in organizations - The role of social influence

被引:111
作者
Caldwell, DF [1 ]
O'Reilly, CA
机构
[1] Santa Clara Univ, Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA
[2] Stanford Univ, Grad Sch Business, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
关键词
innovation; teams; norms; creativity;
D O I
10.1177/1046496403254395
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
This study investigates the role of work group norms in promoting innovation in high-technology organizations. Through structured discussions, samples of senior executives identified organizational patterns and norms associated with successful innovation. Based on the results, a survey was developed and administered to a set of managers. Results show four norms associated with increased group innovation: support for risk taking, tolerance of mistakes, teamwork, and speed of action. An instrument to assess these norms is developed.
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页码:497 / 517
页数:21
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