Extrinsic rewards for employee creativity? The role of perceived organisational support, work engagement and intrinsic motivation

Aldabbas, Hazem; Pinnington, Ashly; Lahrech, Abdelmounaim; Blaique, Lama

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the relationship between extrinsic rewards and employee creativity through the intervening mechanism of perceived organisational support (POS) and work engagement. The moderating role of intrinsic motivation on the relationship between work engagement and employee creativity is also examined. Design/methodology/approach: The authors report the results of a survey completed by 372 respondents employed in the United Arab Emirates. Structural equation modelling was applied to test the hypothesised relationships. Findings: The main findings are that extrinsic rewards influence employee creativity through POS and work engagement. Moreover, the effect of work engagement on employee creativity is moderated by intrinsic motivation. This model effect is stronger for employees with high intrinsic motivation. Research limitations/implications: Convenience sampling was used, which limits its generalisability. Also, the data were collected through a cross-sectional survey at one point in time. Practical implications: Managers should consider provision of extrinsic rewards and support to increase employee motivation and engagement in creative work. Originality/value: This study contributes to the limited amount of available literature on creativity and rewards adding to our knowledge about the influence of extrinsic rewards on creativity considered in the presence of intrinsic motivation. Theoretical and practical recommendations are discussed.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 14, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Oct 16, 2023
• Publication Date: Oct 16, 2023
• Deposit Date: Nov 20, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 22, 2023
• Journal: International Journal of Innovation Science
• Print ISSN: 1757-2223
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-08-2022-0165
• Keywords: Extrinsic rewards, Perceived organisational support (POS), Work engagement, Intrinsic motivation. Employee creativity
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/27587583