Employee creativity: mediating & moderating role of psychological capital

Abstract

The present study develops a multi-level causal framework linking HRM practices, positive psychological capital and employee creativity. The paper develops propositions about the mediating and moderating role of psychological capital for HRM-creativity relationship. The paper argues that, to provide a convincing explanation of the association between HRM practices and creativity, we need to improve our theoretical understanding in three key areas: the nature of HRM, especially the rationale for the specific lists of HR practices; the linkage between HRM practices and employee creativity; and the 'blackbox' linking HRM practices to employee creativity.