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This survey study examines the effect of organizational structure on employee creativity. A total of 230 employees from various industries were surveyed to gather data on their perceptions of their organization's structure and their own creativity levels. The study found that a flatter organizational structure, characterized by a decentralized decision-making process, autonomy, and flexibility, was positively associated with employee creativity. In contrast, a hierarchical structure, characterized by strict rules, centralized decision-making, and limited autonomy, was negatively associated with employee creativity. The study's findings suggest that organizational structure plays a critical role in fostering employee creativity and that organizations should consider adopting a flatter structure to encourage creativity among their employees. These findings have important implications for managers and organizations seeking to foster a more creative and innovative workforce.
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To Cite this Article: Fraihat, B. A. M., Alhawamdeh, H., Alkhawaldeh, B. Y., Abozraiq, A. M., & Shaban, A. Al. (2023). The Effect of Organizational Structure on Employee Creativity: The Moderating Role of Communication Flow: A Survey Study. International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management and Sciences, 12(2), 180 – 190.
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