Journal of North Khorasan

Background & Objectives: Hospital is one of the most important public organizations which similar to other community organizations, for its survival and development requires creative and innovative managers and employees. So, this study aimed to identify the most important affecting factors on employee's creativity and innovation from the perspective of Hashemi nejad Hospital's personals. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2011. The study population was composed of Hashemi nejad hospital staff in Tehran city. By using of stratification and randomized sampling method, 200 employees of hospital were selected. Data also was collected by a standard questionnaire (including of affecting factors on creativity and innovation and demographic factors). The data was analyzed using statistical tests by software SPSS16 . Result: Results Showed that the most important influencing individual and organizational factors on creativity were having an adequate perception to the subject (Mean=1.60) and stimulating the rewards (Mean=1.54) respectively. On the other hand, the most important individual and organizational affecting factors on innovation were patience in implementing new ideas (Mean=1.35) and providing sufficient budget for doing research projects (Mean=1.49), correspondingly. Conclusion: To enhance creativity, payment systems need to be modified and personnel should be trained in a creative thinking way. Furthermore, to promote innovation, the necessary resources for implementing ideas should be provided and people with innovative ideas be supported.