From deep-level similarity to taking charge
| Autor: | Ismael Diaz, Ningyu Tang, Xiaotao Zheng, Xingshan Zheng |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
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| Zdroj: | Leadership & Organization Development Journal. 38:89-104 |
| ISSN: | 0143-7739 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/lodj-06-2015-0134 |
| Popis: | Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between supervisor-subordinate deep-level similarity and employee taking charge behavior. Face consciousness (FC) and managerial competency of inclusion (MCI) are examined as moderators. Design/methodology/approach Responses from 193 employees and 51 supervisors were examined using hierarchical linear analysis to assess the relationship between the study variables because employee responses were nested within supervisor. Findings Supervisor-subordinate deep-level similarity is positively associated with employee taking charge behavior. Employee FC moderates the relationship between deep-level similarity and taking charge. MCI also moderates the relationships between deep-level similarity and taking charge. Research limitations/implications The study is cross-sectional; longitudinal studies are needed to examine the relationships among study variables over time. This work should also be extended to the western context. The findings highlight deep-level similarity as predictive of taking charge while also identifying MCI and FC as important for understanding what predicts taking charge. Practical implications The findings can be used to develop managerial training programs that foster competency of inclusion. It is possible to develop organizational interventions (selection and training) to maximize employees and manager congruence/fit. Originality/value This study is a novel contribution that investigates facet of proactive behaviors. Examining the moderating roles of FC and MCI further elucidates how similarity fosters taking charge behaviors. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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