Leadership style, anonymity, and creativity in group decision support systems: The mediating role of optimal flow

John J. Sosik; Surinder S. Kahai; Bruce J. Avolio

doi:10.1002/j.2162-6057.1999.tb01405.x

Leadership style, anonymity, and creativity in group decision support systems: The mediating role of optimal flow

John J. Sosik, Surinder S. Kahai, Bruce J. Avolio

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Prior research indicates that flow, a psychological state characterized by concentration, enjoyment, and intrinsic motivation, may be linked to creativity of individuals participating in computer-mediated meetings. A laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of leadership style (transactional contingent reward and transformational) and anonymity level (identified and anonymous) on flow and creativity of 159 undergraduate students working in groups performing a creativity task using a Group Decision Support System (GDSS). Results demonstrated that flow mediated effects of leadership on creativity in a GDSS context, and its role may be moderated by anonymity. Results also indicated that both flow and anonymity were required for enhancing creativity in a GDSS context. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	227-256
Number of pages	30
Journal	Journal of Creative Behavior
Volume	33
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2162-6057.1999.tb01405.x
State	Published - 1999

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