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Leadership Tactics: Enabling Quality Social Exchange And Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Unnikammu Moideenkutty, Stuart M. Schmidt Dec 2011

Leadership Tactics: Enabling Quality Social Exchange And Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Unnikammu Moideenkutty, Stuart M. Schmidt

Organization Management Journal

We examined the relationship between leaders’ positive and negative influence tactics and their subordinates’ organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) directed toward them as well as the quality of the social exchange with them in westernized Middle Eastern organizations. In this study, we used data from 202 supervisor–subordinate dyads in the Sultanate of Oman. Our findings supported the hypothesis that positive leader influence tactics would be positively associated with affirmative social exchange (represented by a combination of leader–member exchange (LMX) and trust) and subordinates’ OCB directed toward supervisors. However, while negative leader influence tactics were related negatively to social exchange, they were …


Fall Issue Introduction: A New Publisher For Omj And An International Array Of Articles On Self-Esteem, Compensation Dilemmas In India, Spin-Doctoring, And More, William P. Ferris Nov 2011

Fall Issue Introduction: A New Publisher For Omj And An International Array Of Articles On Self-Esteem, Compensation Dilemmas In India, Spin-Doctoring, And More, William P. Ferris

Organization Management Journal

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Introduction To Linking Theory & Practice Section, Kees Boersma Nov 2011

Introduction To Linking Theory & Practice Section, Kees Boersma

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How Research Setting And Self-Esteem Impact Subordinate Behavior, Kristin Backhaus Nov 2011

How Research Setting And Self-Esteem Impact Subordinate Behavior, Kristin Backhaus

Organization Management Journal

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Some Issues In Compensation Management: Two Case Studies For Teaching, Rajiv Kumar, Jacob D. Vakkayil Nov 2011

Some Issues In Compensation Management: Two Case Studies For Teaching, Rajiv Kumar, Jacob D. Vakkayil

Organization Management Journal

We report our experiences of teaching compensation management using two short case studies that we developed to help students examine key concepts in an integrated manner. We note that cases anchored in the socio-economic context can evoke deeper discussions due to participants’ contextual familiarity. We also highlight the role of instructors in directing class discussions to relevant themes in a creative manner so that participants can see less obvious issues and interconnections among issues.


Designing Qualitative Research, Yu Fu Nov 2011

Designing Qualitative Research, Yu Fu

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Top-Level Communication: Behind The Scenes With Famous French Spin Doctor Jacques Seguela, Christophe Haag, Jean-Francois Coget, Tessa Melkonian Nov 2011

Top-Level Communication: Behind The Scenes With Famous French Spin Doctor Jacques Seguela, Christophe Haag, Jean-Francois Coget, Tessa Melkonian

Organization Management Journal

This article explores the practice of spin doctoring through the point of view of a practitioner and possible differences between France and America in that practice. We do so by reporting and analyzing an exclusive interview with famous French spin doctor Jacques Seguela, VP of Havas, one of the world’s largest advertising and communications groups. Seguela was involved in 20 political campaigns in France and abroad, advising, among others, French President Francois Mitterrand in 1981, and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barack in 1999. He still advises a number of politicians and top-level executives worldwide. In the interview, Seguela talks about …


Knitting Together The Strands Of My Life: The Secret Pleasure That Trans/In/Forms My Work, Robbin Derry Nov 2011

Knitting Together The Strands Of My Life: The Secret Pleasure That Trans/In/Forms My Work, Robbin Derry

Organization Management Journal

The craft of knitting serves multiple apparent purposes, from the construction of warm garments to engagement in the mathematical calisthenics required to master both design and fit. But this academic knitter finds satisfactions that are not so apparent to the observer, although they are profound and vital. As knitters gain in proficiency, they may also grow more self-confident, more generous, calmer, and more subversive. As knitting is integrated into one’s life, the process and products may become the outward expression of attitudes, emotions, and aspirations, well before these are articulated in words. The work of professors is nearly always expressed …


Introduction To The Teaching & Learning Section, Steven Meisel Nov 2011

Introduction To The Teaching & Learning Section, Steven Meisel

Organization Management Journal

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When Research Setting Is Important: The Influence Of Subordinate Self-Esteem On Reactions To Abusive Supervision, James P. Burton, Jenny M. Hoobler, Mary C. Kernan Nov 2011

When Research Setting Is Important: The Influence Of Subordinate Self-Esteem On Reactions To Abusive Supervision, James P. Burton, Jenny M. Hoobler, Mary C. Kernan

Organization Management Journal

In this paper, we argue that the conflicting theoretical views regarding the role that self-esteem plays in the decision to become aggressive can be explained by the particular research methodology used. Specifically, we examine how individuals respond to a perceived abusive supervisor in two settings: (1) using scenarios and (2) in a field study. Results indicate that individuals with high selfesteem are more likely to become aggressive in response to an abusive supervisor in settings where they are asked what they would do (using scenarios). However, in field research settings, where they are asked what they did do, individuals with …


Two Book Reviews That Focus On Methodology Critiques, Devi Akella Nov 2011

Two Book Reviews That Focus On Methodology Critiques, Devi Akella

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Methodology: Who Needs It?, Nirupama Akella Nov 2011

Methodology: Who Needs It?, Nirupama Akella

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The Mundane And The Unusual In Academic Work: “Knit Your Bit”, Sally Riad Nov 2011

The Mundane And The Unusual In Academic Work: “Knit Your Bit”, Sally Riad

Organization Management Journal

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Examining Biases In Organizational Survey Data, Donald E. Gibson Jun 2011

Examining Biases In Organizational Survey Data, Donald E. Gibson

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Introduction To Emerging Conceptual Scholarship Section, Donncha Kavanagh Jun 2011

Introduction To Emerging Conceptual Scholarship Section, Donncha Kavanagh

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Introduction To The Teaching & Learning Section, Steve Meisel Jun 2011

Introduction To The Teaching & Learning Section, Steve Meisel

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A Multilevel Model Of Multimarket Contact: Competence Depletion And Punctuated Forbearance Hypotheses, Thomas E. Will Jun 2011

A Multilevel Model Of Multimarket Contact: Competence Depletion And Punctuated Forbearance Hypotheses, Thomas E. Will

Organization Management Journal

Multimarket contact (MMC) research establishes a positive relationship between MMC and firm-in-market level prices and margins, supporting the mutual forbearance hypothesis that firms confronting one another in multiple markets tacitly collude. This article proposes that the MMC dynamics generating short-term firm-in-market level advantages paradoxically undermine firm-level performance over the long term. Examining recursive relationships traversing levels of analysis, I integrate a distinctive competencies perspective with the prevailing positional advantage perspective on MMC. At the firm level, I contend that MMC undermines competence development. At the population level, I propose that MMC attenuates the concentration stability upon which forbearance rests, such …


Accreditation And Certification In The Non-Profit Sector: Organizational And Economic Implications, Lise Anne D. Slatten, Brandi N. Guidry, Wesley Austin Jun 2011

Accreditation And Certification In The Non-Profit Sector: Organizational And Economic Implications, Lise Anne D. Slatten, Brandi N. Guidry, Wesley Austin

Organization Management Journal

The non-profit sector of the US economy is a special class of entities with an expansive array of organizations and activities dedicated to the common good and well-being of others. Even though this sector has constructed creative and forward thinking initiatives, obstacles remain which interfere with the accomplishment of significant achievements. In order to stay competitive, non-profit organizations are constantly assessing their current capacity to deliver unique needed services. Today, many umbrella associations of non-profits have implemented accreditation and certification programs intended to improve organizational contribution to member organizations. Throughout the sector, non-profit organizations are now seeking to become more …


Introduction To Reviews And Research Of Note, Devi Akella Jun 2011

Introduction To Reviews And Research Of Note, Devi Akella

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Organizational Behavior And Work: A Critical Introduction Fiona M. Wilson Oxford University Press, Oxford, 3rd Edn, 2010, 390pp., Paperback, Sambhavi Lakshminarayanan Jun 2011

Organizational Behavior And Work: A Critical Introduction Fiona M. Wilson Oxford University Press, Oxford, 3rd Edn, 2010, 390pp., Paperback, Sambhavi Lakshminarayanan

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Summer Issue Intro: New Ideas On Survey Question Point Of View, Competitive Strategies, Leadership Education, And Non-Profit Certification, William P. Ferris Jun 2011

Summer Issue Intro: New Ideas On Survey Question Point Of View, Competitive Strategies, Leadership Education, And Non-Profit Certification, William P. Ferris

Organization Management Journal

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Interpreting Organizational Survey Results: A Critical Application Of The Self-Serving Bias, Peter A. Hausdorf, Stephen D. Risavy, David J. Stanley Jun 2011

Interpreting Organizational Survey Results: A Critical Application Of The Self-Serving Bias, Peter A. Hausdorf, Stephen D. Risavy, David J. Stanley

Organization Management Journal

Surveys are used extensively by researchers and practitioners in organizations to measure employee attitudes and assess organizational health. Survey items can reflect a wide range of topics including employee attitudes, perceptions of management, and organizational culture. Surprisingly, the issue of whether employee focused items produce more positive employee responses (vis-a`-vis manager or organization focused items) has received little attention. Specifically, there may be self-serving biases in organizational survey responses that may lead to inaccurate diagnosing of organizational problems. We assess the impact of self-serving biases on the pattern of employee responses to organizational surveys. Results from two studies suggest that …


Introduction To Linking Theory & Practice Section, Alvin Hwang Jun 2011

Introduction To Linking Theory & Practice Section, Alvin Hwang

Organization Management Journal

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Images Of Leadership: A New Exercise To Teach Leadership From A Social Constructionist Perspective, Christopher I. Maxwell, Anne M. Greenhalgh Jun 2011

Images Of Leadership: A New Exercise To Teach Leadership From A Social Constructionist Perspective, Christopher I. Maxwell, Anne M. Greenhalgh

Organization Management Journal

Adopting a social constructionist approach to the teaching of leadership, we asked students in a required course in management to find or create and submit a digital image that captures leadership as they see it. Our intention was to help students understand their own perceptions of leadership and to see how their perceptions compare to those of others. We have run this exercise for the last 10 years (2000–2009), and to date we have collected 5037 digital images. These images are used throughout the course to demonstrate the relevance of the subject, to enrich the discussion of leadership theories, to …


Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, And Other Powerful Web Tools For Classrooms Will Richardson, Corwin, Thousand Oaks, Ca, 2010, 171pp., Keith W. Hamon Jun 2011

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, And Other Powerful Web Tools For Classrooms Will Richardson, Corwin, Thousand Oaks, Ca, 2010, 171pp., Keith W. Hamon

Organization Management Journal

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Introduction To Current Empirical Research: Examining Sustainability, Donald E. Gibson Mar 2011

Introduction To Current Empirical Research: Examining Sustainability, Donald E. Gibson

Organization Management Journal

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Revisiting The Behavioral Matrix For Leadership And Team Development, Kathleen Kane Mar 2011

Revisiting The Behavioral Matrix For Leadership And Team Development, Kathleen Kane

Organization Management Journal

The Behavioral Matrix functions on a variety of levels, as: an introduction to self-awareness; a team building exercise; an ice breaker; an introduction to individual differences; or an opening exercise to a course or leadership development program. This exercise can be adapted for a variety of participants in college courses: undergraduate and graduate, as well as for executive and corporate training. Behavioral styles are categorized on a matrix with two axis. The four quadrants created by the intersection of the axis yield four different categories: Controller (formal/dominant), Supporter (informal/flow-with), Analyzer (formal/flow-with), and Promoter (informal/dominant). Specific guidelines for using the exercise …


Influences On The Organizational Implementation Of Sustainability: An Integrative Model, Kent D. Farfield, Joel Harmon, Scott J. Behson Mar 2011

Influences On The Organizational Implementation Of Sustainability: An Integrative Model, Kent D. Farfield, Joel Harmon, Scott J. Behson

Organization Management Journal

Multiple forces in the 21st century have propelled businesses into confronting conditions that challenge their own and the world’s sustainability. This paper illuminates the factors influencing companies to implement sustainability practices. It validates an integrative model of the effects that external influences, foundational organization enablers, decision drivers, and inhibitors had on both sustainability implementation and organizational performance. Using data from a worldwide survey of 1514 managers, we showed how external forces for sustainability and support from organizational leaders to create an enabling foundation are likely to translate into decision priorities, implementation of sustainability practices, and perceived performance improvement. We also …


What Poetry Brings To Business, Steven S. Taylor Mar 2011

What Poetry Brings To Business, Steven S. Taylor

Organization Management Journal

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Jenny Jan’S Dilemma: Applying The Principles Of Resource Dependence Theory To Vendor Selection Negotiations, Pamela G. Schwalb, Rose M. Leavitt, John E. Barbuto Jr., Michele Millard, Robbe Peetz Mar 2011

Jenny Jan’S Dilemma: Applying The Principles Of Resource Dependence Theory To Vendor Selection Negotiations, Pamela G. Schwalb, Rose M. Leavitt, John E. Barbuto Jr., Michele Millard, Robbe Peetz

Organization Management Journal

This paper describes an original exercise developed to apply resource dependence theory (RDT) in an interesting and educational series of role plays. The exercise creates simulated negotiations between a fast-food sandwich shop and various supply vendors, where student actors representing these entities experience the dynamics between dependence and power. Complete theoretical background on RDT is followed by step-by-step instructions and processing information. Pre- and post-assessments, student reactions, and a photo-ready hand-out of the activity are also provided.