“Engineering” innovation: Organizational factors affecting creativity and career satisfaction

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Increasing innovation is a challenge for organizations, especially in the public sector, to achieve better and more effective services. This paper uses a multi-level model to look at what organizational factors are involved in the engineering profession in Australia for innovation and thus employee satisfaction at work. Having a supportive leader and improving an innovative culture would increase a creative workplace environment, leading to staff engagement and retention, and ultimately to better impact and service.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "“Engineering” innovation: Organizational factors affecting creativity and career satisfaction", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 1, pp. 15-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-02-2019-0022