The Impact of Operational Plans on Employee Creativity as Related to Organizational Identity and Effective Time-Management in Erbil City
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https://doi.org/10.14500/kujhss.v9n1y2026.pp547-556Keywords:
Operational Plans, Employee Creativity, Organizational Identity, Time Management, Employee PerformanceAbstract
The study examines the impact of operating plans on employees' creativity, with a focus on organizational Identity and time management in the Erbil City of the Kurdistan region in Iraq (KRI). Research suggests that the operational planning, organizational Identity and time management contribute to creativity. The data was collected through a survey distributed to employees and managers of medium-sized organizations, resulting in 460 full responses. The study used responses regression analyses to investigate the relationship between operational plans, organizational Identity, time management, and creativity. Conclusions suggest that well-structured operating plans affect the efficiency of time management and employees' creativity positively. However, some aspects of operational planning were found, such as daily planning, and power for weak prediction. The study also highlights the role of teamwork in promoting creativity, although its direct impact on organizational productivity was not statistically important. The research concludes that integration of operating plans with effective time management and organizational Identity is important for increasing employees' creativity. The study suggests that organizations in Erbil should focus on improving management, and communication strategies to limit their operational planning processes, support teamwork and promote innovation. Future research should explore the roles of leadership styles, organizational culture, and technological advancements in further strengthening these conditions to optimize employee performance and organizational success.
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