Abstract
This study disclosed the mediating role of creative self-efficacy (CSE) between climate for creativity
dimensions and creativity. The dyadic relationship between boss-subordinate is considered to assess
the constructs in time lags. The study sample was drawn from 408 research and development (R&D)
employees from information technology (IT) sector, Pakistan. The adopted and adapted
questionnaires were utilized to collect the data. The data were analyzed through partial least
squares, structural equation modeling technique through SMART PLS 3.2 software. The findings
revealed significantly positive effects of major dimensions of climate for creativity on employees’
creativity. Moreover, creative self-efficacy is proved as a mediator between various dimensions of
climate for creativity and creativity except for organizational encouragement, challenging work and
organizational impediments. Thus, practical and theoretical implications are provided for
academicians and managers; particularly related to IT sector and generally related to other sectors
in Pakistan
Sajeela Rabbani, Muhammad Sarmad. (2019) Revealing Mediating Role of Creative Self –Efficacy between Climate for Creativity and Creativity: Empirical Evidence from R&D of IT Sector, Pakistan, Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, Volume-12, Issue-1.
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