The authors investigated links between the Big Five, proactive personality, and motivation to learn. Web-based survey data were collected at 2 points in time from 183 employees of a financial services firm. Results showed that personality was, only part, composite Five facets, which accounted for 26% its variance. Structural equation modeling results demonstrated openness, extraversion, conscientiousness predicted In addition, learn was positively related objectively assessed development...

This longitudinal study examined hypothesized moderating effects of role development on the link between unmet expectations and socialization outcomes. Data were collected from 248 new hires before organizational entry at an average 4 weeks after entry. Three expectations-conflict, clarity, acceptance-were measured both data collections. Two constructs-leader-member exchange (LMX) team-member (TMX)-and three outcomes-organizational commitment, turnover intention, job satisfaction-were...

The purpose of this research was to develop and test a theory decision-making performance for hierarchical teams with distributed expertise. This identifies 3 core team-level constructs (team informity, staff validity, sensitivity) below the team level that are central accuracy in Two studies presented proposed theory. A total 492 college students worked on computerized command-and-control simulator. Results from these discussed light Similarities differences results across 2 discussed, as...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine differences in work‐life balance (WLB) support, job satisfaction, and inclusion as a function work location. Design/methodology/approach Web‐based survey data were provided by 578 employees working at one four locations (main office, client location, satellite home). Multiple regression analyses used identify WLB across the locations. Findings Results showed that main office home‐based workers had similar high levels support satisfaction. Main...

Abstract There has been a considerable debate about the individual and organizational benefits of competition. Adopting person–environment fit perspective, this research examined influence competition as an interaction between trait competitiveness competitive climate. Using sample information technology workers, climate was considered both level variable workgroup variable. Results show that effect depended on at which assessed for four outcomes assessed: job satisfaction, commitment,...

This study integrated work-family research with the stress resource perspective and organizational leadership theory. Based on premise that is a major contributor to conflict, this examined resources likely reduce conflict women experience. Family emotional support, leader-member exchange, hardiness were explored as potential resources. The 206 participants recruited in daycare centers, business community, university setting. sample was diverse terms of ethnicity occupation. However,...

Abstract This research tested a multilevel model examining the influence of work‐family culture and supportive workplace relationships on work interference with family. Web‐based survey data were provided by 792 information technology employees from 10 organizations. Random coefficient modeling was used to test path between culture, leader‐member exchange (LMX), coworker support, The direct effects LMX support family significant. indirect effect also Results demonstrate value in...

Enrollment of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors is disproportionately small declining. This study examines social coping to explain the gender gap. Women undergraduates reported using significantly more than did men. Multiple regression analyses revealed that was a stronger predictor commitment major for Social negatively predicted intent turn over, or withdraw from, their women, but not Unexpectedly, academic course grade men women. Results suggest...

Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory is applied as a framework for understanding coping with work-family conflict. The effectiveness of four strategies (i.e., preventive and episodic forms both problem-focused emotion-focused coping) considered emphasis on how the LMX relationship contributes to each form work interference family. LMX-based model accounts development family-friendly roles, use organizational policies, negotiation flextime flexplace accommodations. Constraints between...

This study investigated the role of peer mentoring and voluntary self‐development activities (i.e., capitalization) in anchoring science, technology, engineering, mathematics students to their college majors. Online data were collected from 214 undergraduate students. As hypothesized, was positively related capitalization, both capitalization satisfaction with one's major, affective commitment involvement willingness be a mentor. Contrary expectations, did not mediate relationship between...

This study examined situational and individual influences on the proactive information seeking of newcomers. Task interdependence was expected to be positively related seeking, given that it links newcomers organizational insiders. Newcomers' work self‐efficacy physical accessibility insiders were both predicted moderate relationship between task seeking. Usable surveys completed by 421 co‐op students (295 males 126 females) who had been participating in career‐relevant internships for...

To explore the influences of common telework practices on employee dependent care responsibilities, job performance, and work experience, quantitative qualitative data were collected from 863 teleworking federal government employees with dependents. Respondents reported that positively their performance intentions to remain organizations. Teleworking assists them in meeting but current policies management undercut full potential as a mechanism for caregiving demands reaping associated...

Despite increasing demand for workers in fields that are grounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), retention rates low among relevant college majors. Using Web‐based survey data from 290 STEM majors, the authors investigated links personality, coping strategies, major commitment. Proactive personality was positively related to commitment active planning strategy negatively behavioral disengagement. Active majors disengagement outcome. Coping strategies fully mediated...

This article focuses on the “whole-life” approach to career development. A review of ways in which paths have been conceptualized over time demonstrates that increasing consideration has given nonwork factors (i.e., personal life and family life) defining careers. The whole-life perspective development acknowledges employees are striving for opportunities professional as well individualized work–life balance, changes course. Although careers literature emphasized interorganizational mobility...

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has required many educators to redesign how they deliver their courses. In this study, we develop innovative procedures and pedagogy teach pair programming via Zoom breakout rooms in a cloud environment. We report six fundamental teaching mechanisms procedures: 1) strategically planning course, 2) effectively managing resources, 3) enhancing faculty responsiveness, 4) selecting reliable technology, 5) mandating online educator’s training,...

Role theory is utilized to detail a six-step process for developing balanced coping through role negotiation. As applied in this paper, the framework provides health educators with useful tool helping employed parents cope child's chronic illness. The emphasis on partnering or primary caregivers identify, understand and manage multiple demands of working chronically ill children. suggests ways can support by educating families about illness, reduce those demands, increase family resources,...

Although there is a great deal of research documenting that work-family conflict problem, the literature offers much less in way practical managerial guidance. Equipped with well-documented premise support from immediate supervisor or manager associated diminished conflict, authors aimed to bridge science–practice gap by articulating (a) effective ways which can demonstrate and (b) what be done equip encourage managers supportive. The authors' review draws on leader-member exchange theory...