Saturday, August 18, 2012

Proof proactivity works

What do these guys say about being proactive?

Gong, Y., Cheung, S., Wang, M., & Huang, J. (2012). Unfolding the proactive process for creativity: Integration of the employee proactivity, information exchange, and psychological safety perspectives. Journal of Management, 38(5), 1611-1633. 

Hypothesis 1: There is a positive relationship between proactive personality and employee creativity. Supported
Hypothesis 2: There is a positive relationship between employee creativity and newcomers’ career satisfaction. Supported
Hypothesis 3: There is a positive relationship between employee creativity and newcomers’ perceived insider status. Supported
Hypothesis 4a: Employee creativity mediates between proactive personality and career satisfaction. Supported
Hypothesis 4b: Employee creativity mediates between proactive personality and perceived insider status. Supported

What this says in simple terms is that if you are proactive you are likely to be more creative. If you are more creative then you are likely to experience more career satisfaction. If you are creative, you are likely to feel that you belong in any new role more quickly.

Being proactive and creative helps with career satisfaction.

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