Blindow, Frederic (2022) Does Narcissism Affect the Innovative Process? Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The possible benefits of narcissism in the workplace have been studied by organizational scholars. The study expands on this work by looking at the relationship between narcissism and innovative behavior and the mediating roles of risk-propensity and adaptability on the relationship of narcissism and innovation. We analyse the impact of narcissism, risk-propensity, and adaptability on inventive behaviour in order to gain a better understanding of personality traits as predictors of innovation. Two studies have been conducted and results of study 1 (N =379) and study 2 (N =171) showed a positive effect of narcissism on innovation. In addition, a positive mediating effect from adaptability on the relationship between narcissism and innovation has been found. However, there has been no mediating effect of risk-propensity on the relationship of narcissism and innovation found.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Barelds, D.P.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2022 11:50 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jul 2022 11:50 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/897 |
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