Publications
Publications
- Journal of Creative Behavior
Entrepreneurial Creativity Through Motivational Synergy
By: T. M. Amabile
Abstract
This paper defines and describes entrepreneurial creativity, which is the generation and implementation of novel, appropriate ideas to establish a new venture. Entrepreneurial creativity can be exhibited in established organizations as well as in start-up firms. The central thesis of this paper is that entrepreneurial creativity requires a combination of intrinsic motivation and certain kinds of extrinsic motivation — a motivational synergy that results when strong levels of personal interest and involvement are combined with the promise of rewards that confirm competence, support skill development, and enable future achievement.
Keywords
Creativity; Motivation and Incentives; Organizational Culture; Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Invention
Citation
Amabile, T. M. "Entrepreneurial Creativity Through Motivational Synergy." Journal of Creative Behavior 31, no. 1 (March 1997): 18–26.