Unlocking Creativity within Cognitively Diverse Teams in High-technology Firms: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective
Published: 2025
Author(s) Name: Amita Shivhare |
Author(s) Affiliation: Human Resource and Behavioural Sciences, SBM, Narsee Monjee Inst. of Mgt. Studies, Mumbai.
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Abstract
While previous studies indicate that cognitive diversity in teams can significantly contribute to creativity, the relationship between diversity and creativity is multifaceted. Team creativity is largely influenced by social factors, including interactions among team members, task requirements, and contextual elements, all crucial for creative outcomes. Team members learn from each other’s actions and experiences, shaping their daily behavior and performance. This paper explores how team social influence enhances creativity within cognitively diverse teams, employing Social Cognitive Theory to develop a conceptual model. The model highlights the roles of peer mentoring and knowledge integration in driving team creative performance in the high-technology sector. Additionally, contextual factors like psychological safety and structural elements such as task interdependence moderate this relationship.
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