This article develops and tests a conceptual model of followers' perceptions transformational leadership as an antecedent to their positive psychological capital—a higher-order construct that represents individual's motivational propensity perseverance toward goals. Positive capital, in turn, has in-role performance organizational citizenship behavior consequences. Structural equation modeling results support the relationship between well capital each outcome. Implications these are...

Abstract We move the dynamic capabilities view (DCV) forward in two important ways by meta‐analysing prior empirical studies. First, we evaluate core theoretical tenets of DCV: (1) Dynamic are positively related to performance, and (2) this relationship is stronger industries with higher levels technological dynamism. find support for former (r c = 0.296) but not latter, though results suggest existence moderators. Second, theorize demonstrate empirically that higher‐order more strongly...

As a test of the 2-dimensional model work stressors, present study proposed differential relationships between challenge stressors and hindrance role-based performance, which were expected to be moderated by organizational support. In sample 215 employees across 61 offices state agency, authors obtained positive relationship performance negative performance. addition, support but did not moderate This suggests that organizations would benefit from increasing challenges in workplace as long...

This study draws from social information processing theory and the climate literature to examine an antecedent consequences of voice climate, defined as shared group member perceptions extent which they are encouraged engage in behaviors. The authors test their hypotheses using data collected a sample 374 full-time employees nested 54 work groups. Their results indicate that supervisor undermining have negative effect on climate. In addition, predicts behavior also has significant influence...

Drawing from the extant literature on organizational justice and trust, this study examines effects of perceptions trustworthiness interpersonal trust in authority figures. Results indicate differential procedural, informational three components perceived trustworthiness: ability, benevolence, integrity. Consistent with multifoci social exchange theory, are dependent figure being referenced nature relationship between subordinate. also that proximal referent led to increased ability focus...

Abstract Although interest in regulatory focus research continues to grow, there has been very little work date on the assessment and usefulness of workplace. The present effort reports results a series studies designed assess validity utility Regulatory Focus at Work Scale (RWS). indicate that RWS is reliable, valid, showed incremental beyond general trait‐like measures predicting relevant outcomes task performance, citizenship safety productivity performance. overall these support our...

Though trust researchers recognise the importance of a dispositional component to forming trusting relationships in workplace, there has been comparatively little research on propensity literature. We review literature, discuss prior measures trust, and integrate them develop scale. Results four validation studies suggest that this scale demonstrates strong psychometric properties is empirically related other constructs within theoretically derived nomological network trust. The consequence...

Although helping behaviors have increased in importance as work has become more interdependent, employees may be hesitant to help others for fear of it affecting their ability complete own tasks. Drawing from social learning theory and self-determination theory, we propose test a multilevel model that examines the effects supervisor prosocial motivation psychological safety on employee safety, thriving, behaviors. Using data collected 245 83 supervisors, results our study demonstrate support...

The study of voice climate in organizations is a recent introduction to the literature and much still unknown about outcomes associated with or processes by which influences those outcomes. Drawing from social information processing theory, this casts psychological empowerment as cognitive mechanism through shared perceptions work groups are translated into individual outcomes—voice behavior customer service performance. Based on sample 314 full-time employees 53 groups, results our suggest...

Summary While many of the propositions advanced by Mayer, Davis, and Schoorman's (1995) integrative model interpersonal trust have been supported empirically, we still know little about how time impacts relative importance model's elements. In addition, there may be situations in which can develop with lesser degrees any trustworthiness facets or propensity to trust. Hence, apply a configurational set‐theoretic perspective examine what combinations will sufficient produce presence direct...

Does the bureaucracy represent interests of public or react to partisan and ideological demands political principals? This study uses data from federal workforce reports U.S. Office Personnel Management’s Central Data File demonstrate that partisanship ideology influence demographic composition senior executives. The analysis indicates fluctuation between administrations is largely attributed presidents nominating appointing individuals who share similar views. also suggests control by...

Drawing on social exchange theory, the current research hypothesizes voice climate as a mediator of relationship between team-member (TMX) and both team decision-making effectiveness innovative performance. Furthermore, we propose that task interdependence moderates mediational TMX, climate, effectiveness, Survey results based 294 members their leaders from 73 entrepreneur teams demonstrated TMX is positively related to two outcome variables. In addition, relationships performance are...

Though considerable research has been conducted on ethical leadership, we still know very little about the antecedents to leadership perceptions. Drawing primarily from social learning theory, propose a process model by which leader Machiavellianism affects is then hypothesized influence psychological empowerment. In addition, that team member role performance and organization-directed organizational citizenship behavior will be consequences of sample 242 employees reporting 82 leaders, our...

Purpose As exhaustion is a core dimension of job burnout, the purpose this paper to demonstrate that individual perceptions supervisor conflict management style (collaborative, dominating and avoidant) are antecedents role stressors (role conflict, ambiguity overload) in public accounting exhaustion. Design/methodology/approach Survey results from sample 208 accountants six firms upstate New York used test conceptual model using regression mediation techniques. Findings The findings indicate...

“Workarounds” are nonstandard procedures operators devise to compensate for system deficiencies. This study investigated the impact of workarounds on perceived importance problems discovered during operational test. Questionnaire data were collected 73 reported design deficiencies assess existence and effectiveness tasks they affected mission success. Problems viewed as more important when ineffective or time consuming, deemed critical Implications problem prioritization discussed.

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This article considers arguments offered in the debate over multicultural education (MCE), noting that concept has encountered support from enthusiasts of cultural diversity and opposition those who believe it creates unhealthy divisions between groups. It reports on a telephone survey conducted Washington, D.C., area to examine extent or MCE among Blacks Whites (N = 348). Blacks' Whites' attitudes toward interracial contact, curricular issues, racial/ethnic stereotypes, quotas,...