Transient analysis of multiple unit reliability systems

Abstract

The 'inverted-U' relationship between stress and performance is well-known. It is reasonable to assume a similar relationship between stress and creativity. However, very little is known about the reverse relationship; the stress potential of creativity has rarely been studies. The major hypothesis of this paper is that because of the special characteristics of the creative person and the nature of the creative process, it is likely that there are a few special types of stress experienced by the creative manager, which are moderated by the organizational context. The model that emerges views the job stress of a creative manger as a consequence of the interaction among (1) the traits of the creative person, (2) the nature of creative process and (3) the organizational context.