Press: Measurement of the Climate for Creativity in IS Organizations

The Work Environment Inventory (WEI) instrument was used to measure the climate for creativity for a representative set of IS organizations. The results were compared to those for non-IS organizations, revealing significant differences. Specific areas of deficiency were identified. IS management can concentrate on those factors to leverage budget and effort to enhance the climate for creativity.

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