Abstract
There is broad consensus about the value of cognitive diversity in enabling organizations to achieve innovative outcomes. However, empirical evidence concerning the relationship between cognitive diversity and team creativity remains mixed. This study examines the complex effects of cognitive diversity on team creativity from the perspective of teams as information processors. Analyzing survey data from 103 teams, the study reveals that cognitive diversity has an inverted U-shaped effect on team creativity. Furthermore, cognitive conflict plays a significant mediating role in this nonlinear relationship, while cognitive trust reduces the impact of cognitive diversity on team conflict. In exploring the relationship between cognitive diversity and team creativity, this study provides not only theoretical insights into boundary conditions for the value of cognitive diversity but also practical guidance for managing diverse teams.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 115817 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Business Research |
| Volume | 203 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2026 |
Keywords
- Cognitive conflict
- Cognitive diversity
- Cognitive trust
- Team creativity
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