Factors Influencing Job Performance and Creativity in the Workplace

A collection of flashcards focusing on key concepts related to personality traits, psychological capital, organizational behavior, and creativity in the workplace.

Big Five Personality Traits

A model identifying five key traits: Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience, and Extraversion.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being diligent, disciplined, and achievement-oriented, strongly linked to job performance.

Psychological Capital (PsyCap)

A positive psychological state that includes hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, associated with higher job performance.

Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)

Voluntary behaviors that contribute to organizational effectiveness but are not part of formal job roles.

Creativity

The ability to generate novel ideas and solutions that further the organization's goals.

Goal Orientation

The mindset that drives individuals to set and pursue goals, which affects creativity and innovation.

Self-Evaluation

The assessment of oneself in terms of self-esteem, locus of control, and general beliefs about one's abilities.

Altruism in OCB

A type of organizational citizenship behavior that involves helping others and enhancing the work environment.

Extrinsic Motivation in OCB

Motivation driven by external factors, which can influence an individual's level of engagement in OCB.

Innovation

The development of new ideas, products, or processes that enhance efficiency and organizational success.

Learning Goal Orientation (LGO)

A motivation to master new skills, associated with creativity and a willingness to learn from failure.

Performance Goal Orientation (PGO)

A motivation to prove competence and often involves avoiding risks and failure.

Task Motivation

The level of drive an individual has to engage in task-related activities and achieve goals.