The relation between locus of control and creativity at work: the mediating role of workplace informal learning strategies

Sergio Santoro

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2023, vol. 34, issue 4, 414-440

Abstract: This study examines the effects of locus of control on creativity at work and whether workplace informal learning strategies mediate the relation between those two constructs. Structural equation modelling was used to evaluate the relationships in the research model. The hypotheses proposed in our research model were tested on a sample of 244 bank managers from all Brazilian regions. Results show that internal locus of control has a positive and significant effect on creativity at work; conversely, external locus of control has a non-significant effect on creativity at work. In addition, internal locus of control has a positive and significant effect on both cognitive and behavioural learning strategies. Cognitive learning strategies have a positive and significant effect on creativity at work, which indicates that workplace informal learning strategies partially mediate the relationship between locus of control and creativity at work.

Keywords: locus of control; creativity at work; workplace informal learning strategies. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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