Exploring the relationship between employee creativity and job-related motivators in the Hong Kong hotel industry

Authors: Wong, S.C.K. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volume: 27

Issue: 3

Pages: 426-437

ISSN: 0278-4319

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2008.01.001

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to determine if there is any relationship between employee creativity and job-related motivators, using a case study of hotel employees in Hong Kong. From a sample of 983 employees, canonical correlation indicated there is a relationship between creativity and job-related motivators. Furthermore, the risk-taking dimension under creativity was found to be more correlated to the intrinsic job-related motivators. Intrinsic job-related motivators which include opportunity for advancement and development, loyalty to employees, appreciation and praise of work done, feelings of being involved, sympathetic help with personal problems and interesting work, are found to encourage the hotel employees' risk-taking behavior. A "See-Saw" model is presented to show the relationship between the two opposing sides: intrinsic motivators and extrinsic motivators versus creativity and risk-taking factors. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Exploring the relationship between employee creativity and job-related motivators in the Hong Kong hotel industry

Authors: Wong, S.C.-K. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Volume: 27

Issue: 3

Pages: 426-437

eISSN: 1873-4693

ISSN: 0278-4319

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2008.01.001

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Exploring the Relationship Between Employee Creativity and Job-Related Motivators in the Hong Kong Hotel Industry

Authors: Wong, S. and Ladkin, A.

Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volume: 27

Pages: 426-437

ISSN: 0278-4319

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2008.01.001

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to determine if there is any relationship between employee creativity and job-related motivators, using a case study of hotel employees in Hong Kong. From a sample of 983 employees, canonical correlation indicated there is a relationship between creativity and job-related motivators. Furthermore, the risk-taking dimension under creativity was found to be more correlated to the intrinsic job-related motivators. Intrinsic job-related motivators which include opportunity for advancement and development, loyalty to employees, appreciation and praise of work done, feelings of being involved, sympathetic help with personal problems and interesting work, are found to encourage the hotel employees’ risk-taking behavior. A “See-Saw” model is presented to show the relationship between the two opposing sides: intrinsic motivators and extrinsic motivators versus creativity and risk-taking factors.

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