Authors:
Sachitha I. P. Gunawardena
and
Sanath Jayasena
Affiliation:
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Keyword(s):
Non-Work Related Computing, Non-Work Related Internet Usage, Creativity Stimulation, Software Industry.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Service-Oriented Software Engineering and Management
;
Software Engineering
;
Software Process Improvement
Abstract:
This study investigates the effect of non-work related Internet usage on stimulating employee creativity in the software industry. Drawing from past literature this research proposes six dimensions for measuring creativity stimulation, which include: accessibility to information, intrinsic motivation to execute ideas, curiosity and exploration, independent thinking, collaboration and breaking down technical barriers. A survey was conducted through distribution of a research questionnaire among a stratified random sample of knowledge workers employed in the software industry. The findings of the research were partially consistent with the initial predictions which stated a positive effect of non-work related Internet usage on creativity stimulation. In addition, the research results also provided an exploratory view on the nature of employees’ non-work related Internet usage.