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. 2022 Dec 22;13:1060412. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1060412

Table 1.

Summary of statistics indicating the mean, standard deviation, minimum, median, and maximum values of the participants’ responses.

Variable Statement Mean Standard deviation Min Median Max
Yourself and your work
You feel motivated to go to work 8 4.58 0.87 2 5 6
You like your working environment 9 4.78 0.95 2 5 6
You find your work rewarding 10 4.25 1.11 1 4 6
You find your work challenging 11 4.56 1.11 1 5 6
You are employed in a position in which creativity and innovative thinking are necessary 12 4.83 1.11 2 5 6
You feel that you have the tools necessary to perform well at work 13 4.59 1.08 1 5 6
You feel that you have support from your team or colleagues 14 4.33 1.16 2 4 6
You feel you have the individual characteristics necessary for creativity and innovation 15 5.00 0.84 3 5 6
About your manager’s style
Planning and organization are clear and fair to all group members 16 4.19 1.28 1 4,5 6
Roles and objectives are clearly planned and set 17 4.28 1.12 1 4 6
Communication and interaction are done to all group members through different means 18 4.63 1.00 2 5 6
Group conflicts are solved proactively by identifying the cause and finding solutions 19 4.02 1.18 1 4 6
The work progress of individuals and teamwork are monitored closely 20 4.09 1.22 1 4 6
All team members are motivated and inspired 21 3.97 1.21 1 4 6
Subordinates are consulted and used to brainstorm before implementing changes that affect the group 22 3.81 1.39 1 4 6
Substantial delegation is being offered to provide extra responsibilities and empowering 23 3.70 1.34 1 4 6
Regular constructive feedback and support are being offered 24 4.05 1.52 1 4 6
Coaching and mentoring are provided for personal development and career progression 25 3.92 1.46 1 4 6
Conflicts are well managed 26 3.83 1.32 1 4 6
Team cohesion and spirit are built and maintained 27 3.84 1.43 1 4 6
A network is developed, and communication is maintained through direct and indirect interactions 28 4.05 1.16 1 4 6
Appreciation of individual performance and contributions are expressed 29 3.84 1.34 1 4 6
Rewards like a salary increase or career advancement are offered 30 2.78 1.39 1 3 6
About the support to nurture creativity and innovative spirit provided to yourself and the team
The working environment created is propitious to creativity and innovation 31 4.13 1.35 1 4,5 6
The level of autonomy offered is critical for creativity and innovation 32 4.56 1.04 2 5 6
The possibility to free some time from tasks to reflect and think helps your creative spirit 33 4.39 1.15 1 5 6
The manager offers me enough flexibility necessary to develop creative thinking 34 4.50 1.15 2 5 6
The manager helps the team to remain up to date with technology and know-how in the field and related competitive disciplines 35 4.06 1.44 1 5 6
The manager embraces multicultural community to strengthen the team’s capabilities 36 4.30 1.51 1 5 6
The manager’s style and interpersonal behavior directly help the team to adapt to change and integrate new ideas 37 3.88 1.32 1 4 6
Openness and opportunities are nurtured within the team to demonstrate freely curiosity and introduce new ideas 38 4.00 1.38 1 4 6
High ethical standards and social responsibility are supported to maintain confidentiality 39 4.30 1.42 1 5 6