2020/03/01 by John R. Turner, Rose M. Baker · 1 citation
Decision Sciences · Engineering · Psychology · #Artificial intelligence #Complex Systems and Decision Making #Complex adaptive system #Complex system #Computer science #Creativity #Creativity in Education and Neuroscience #Engineering #Knowledge management #Management science #Perspective (graphical) #Psychology #Qualitative research #Social psychology #Social science #Sociology #Test (biology)
paper · doi:10.1002/nha3.20283
openalex publication_date 2020/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The current research study utilized a case study research method to test the theory that the creativity and innovative processes are a complex adaptive system. Through qualitative interviews with renowned creators, the current study categorized the data into eight characteristics of complex adaptive systems: path dependent, systems have a history, non–linearity, emergence, irreducible, adaptive, order and chaos, and self–organizing. This study advances the literature by being the first to identify and test the creativity and innovative processes as a complex adaptive system. The current study also extends the theoretical model for creativity and innovation by providing support for each of the eight characteristics of a complex adaptive system. The supported model provides a new perspective on creativity and innovation that could benefit organizational research and how these processes are managed.