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In this study, we focused on the implicit theories of intelligence, and developed the implicit theories of intelligence scale for Japanese workers. The scale showed a two-factor structure with a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, both of which were found to be sufficiently reliable and valid. The fixed mindset that believes in the entity theory that one's intellectual abilities in the workplace are innate and cannot be changed was shown to be associated with a performance-avoidance goal orientation that avoids negative evaluation by others and negative values toward failure. On the other hand, the growth mindset believing in the incremental theory that one's intellectual ability can be improved through effort in the workplace was associated with a mastery goal orientation toward improving one's ability and positive values toward failure. These results confirm the reliability and validity of the implicit intelligence scale for Japanese workers.