Organizational Culture and Its Relationship with Managerial Creativity. A Field Study of Al-Tuwairqi Group in Khobar, KSA.

Elnagi M. Hamid

College of Arts, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Nader J. Al Otaibi

King Abdulaziz Hospital-Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Musaddag Elrayah

College of Business, King Faisal University. Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

In the large scale companies, organizational culture is an important factor to increase the creativity in managers because it helps to increase an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and the free exchange of ideas. Therefore, study aimed to test the impact of organizational cultural dimensions on managerial creativity in the Al-Tuwairqi Group in Khobar, KSA. Using self-administered survey instrument, data were collected from 140 employees using simple random sampling technique. The multiple regression results shown that all dimensions namely, administrative leadership, the use of incentives and motivation, as well as training and development of organizational culture have significant influence on managerial creativity. The study with the significant findings highlighted from theoretical perspective which emphasized the critical role of organizational culture in enhancing managerial creativity which is contributing to the literature on organizational behavior and innovation. Practically, organizations should invest in effective organization culture development which is implementing effective incentive systems, and cultivate a supportive culture to enhance managerial creativity. Research limitations and future directions were also discussed in study end.

Organizational Culture, Managerial Creativity, Managerial Leadership, Institutions, Organizational Behavior.