Download or read book Reconceptualizing Organizational Commitment Using the Theory of Reasoned Action written by Thu Gia Hoang and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Three-Component Model of organizational commitment (TCM) by Meyer and Allen (1991, 1997) is widely regarded as the most dominant model in organizational commitment research (Cohen, 2003, 2007). However, recent research by Solinger et al. (2008) questioned the legitimacy of the TCM as a general model of organizational commitment. More specifically, the authors criticized the TCM for grouping affective commitment as an attitude toward target with continuance and normative commitment as attitudes toward behaviors under one general label of attitudinal construct. Based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA; Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980), Solinger et al. (2008) argued that we should consider organizational commitment strictly as an attitude toward the organization (i.e., affective commitment). Based on Eagly and Chaiken's (1993) composite attitude-behavior model, the current study tested the reconceptualization of organizational commitment as a unidimensional construct reflecting employees' attitudes toward the organization (i.e., affective commitment) in predicting several organizational behaviors (i.e., considerate voice, production deviance, and behavioral engagement). In addition, I also investigated whether these organizational behaviors could be better explained by adding different classes of behavioral expectancies (i.e., utilitarian, normative and self-identity expectancies) as antecedents. Finally, I tested the mediating roles of attitude toward behaviors in the relationship between affective commitment and three behavioral expectancies and the three organizational behaviors. A sample of 258 employees in a large-sized organization in China was obtained for this study. The results suggested that none of the hypotheses of the current study was supported by the evidence in the current study. In particular, affective commitment and three classes of behavioral expectancies did not significantly predict their corresponding behaviors. In addition, I also did not find the evidence for the indirect effects from affective commitment and the behavioral expectancies on the behaviors. Several alternative explanations were provided for the results. Among those, the lack of compatibility between affective commitment and the behaviors, the existence of moderators (e.g. national culture), the lack of necessary control to perform the behaviors successfully are key factors that might lead to the current findings. Although none of the hypotheses was supported, I found limited empirical supports for the reconceptualization of organizational commitment strictly as the attitude toward the organization and that organizational behaviors could be better explained by adding appropriate behavioral expectancies to the model (Solinger et al., 2008). Finally, theoretical and practical implications of the current study as well as directions for future research are discussed.

Download or read book Human Resource Framework written by Siwoku-Awi Omotayo Foluke, Haron Lekartiwa, Magdalene Kamunya, Margaret Wangui Mugwe, Dr. Grace Wanjiru Njine and published by Cari Journals USA LLC. This book was released on 2022-11-04 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOPICS IN THE BOOK Mentoring as Correlate of Self Confidence and Job Satisfaction: A Psychological Perspective Effects of Remuneration on Employee Turnover in Private Hospitals Samburu County Influence of Coaching On Employee Retention in Commercial Banks in Kenya Effect of Diversity Management on Organizational Performance of Information, Communication and Technology Firms in Nairobi County Influence of Internal Communication on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya

Download or read book Organizational Routines written by Markus C. Becker and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the major challenges facing organization studies has been for a long time to develop an operational content to the notion of routines . This book offers important advances in this direction, both conceptually and through illuminating case studies. Giovanni Dosi, Sant Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy This book showcases advanced empirical research that applies the concept of organizational routines to understanding organizations and how they change and evolve. The contributions gathered in the book cover qualitative, quantitative, and archival methods for empirical research applying the concept of organizational routines. Specific issues highlighted include the use of event-sequence methods in the analysis of organizational routines, the impact of standard operating procedures on recurrent behaviour patterns, and the stability, resilience, and change of organizational routines. The book thus provides an overview of different empirical methods applied to study organizational routines, and of their prerequisites, analytical power, and contribution. This comprehensive book will be of great interest to scholars and postgraduate students in the fields of organization theory, strategy, and organization behaviour. Researchers in organization, management and economic science, organizational change and evolutionary theories will also find this book invaluable.

Download or read book E Services Adoption written by Mohammed Quaddus and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 23B includes two chapters covering problems and implementations of solutions in e-services adoption processes in developing nations. These are exciting and useful chapters for executives and researchers seeking knowledge and theory of how to influence e-service adoptions in developing nations!

Download or read book Commitment in Organizations written by Howard J. Klein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commitment is one of the most researched concepts in organizational behavior. This edited book in the SIOP Organizational Frontiers series, with contributions from many scholars, attempts to summarize current research and suggests new directions for studies on commitment in organizations. Commitment is linked to other concepts ie. satisfaction, involvement, motivation, and identification and is studied across cultural lines. Both the individual and group levels of building and maintaining commitment are discussed.

Download or read book Handbook of Theories of Aging written by Vern L. Bengtson, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-05-28 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This state-of-the-art handbook will keep researchers and practitioners in gerontology abreast of the newest theories and models of aging. With virtually all new contributors and content, this edition contains 35 chapters by the most highly respected luminaries in the field. It addresses theories and concepts built on cumulative knowledge in four disciplinary areas- biology, psychology, social sciences, and policy and practice- as well as landmark advances in trans-disciplinary science. With its explicit focus on theory, the handbook is unique in providing essential knowledge about primary explanations for aging, spanning from cells to societies. The chapters in the third edition place a strong emphasis on the future of theory development, assessing the current state of theories and providing a roadmap for how theory can shape research, and vice versa, in years to come. Many chapters also address connections between theories and policy or practice. Each set of authors has been asked to consider how theories in their area address matters of diversity and inequalities in aging, and how theories might be revised or tested with these matters in mind. The third edition also contains a new section, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants," which includes personal essays by senior gerontologists who share their perspectives on the history of ideas in their fields, and on their experiences with the process and prospects of developing good theory. Hallmarks of the Third Edition: Highlights important gains in trans-disciplinary theories of aging Emphasizes the future of theory development Provides insights on theory development from living legends in gerontology Examines what human diversity and inequality mean for aging theories Emphasizes interconnections between theory, research, intervention, and policy Underscores international issues with greater representation of international authors Includes section introductions by the editors and associate editors that summarize theoretical developments Key Features: Highlights variability and diversity in aging processes, from the cellular level of biological aging to the societal level of public policy Provides insights on theory development from living legends in gerontology Offers intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and international perspectives Disseminates a forward-thinking, future-oriented focus in theory development

Download or read book AI on The Job written by Andreas Moring and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical guide to using artificial intelligence with motivated employees in companies and organizations. You will learn what the prerequisites are for people to look forward to productive collaboration with "intelligent machines". Because this is the only way to leverage the full potential of AI. To this end, you will receive an overview of how and where AI can be used in companies and how to identify the right areas of application for AI in your company. The main issue here is the following: which tasks will be taken over by AI in the future and which should continue to be performed by employees. These decisions change processes and tasks and require practical change management and motivation. In this book, you will learn how to motivate and inspire people for these new tasks, so that the steps towards using AI in the work environment can succeed in the best possible way. About the Author: Prof. Dr. Andreas Moring is Professor of Digital Business, Innovation & AI at the International School of Management. He is founder and director of the JuS.TECH Institute for AI and Sustainability, co-founder of the WeGoFive initiative for productive human-AI cooperation and topic sponsor for human-AI cooperation at the Artificial Intelligence Center ARIC in Hamburg. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition KI im Job by Andreas Moring, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2021. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.

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Download or read book Building Strategy from the Middle written by Steven W. Floyd and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Nutrition was originally developed for Navy SEAL trainees to help them meet the rigorous demands of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community. This comprehensive guide covers all the basics of physical well-being as well as advice for the specific challenges encountered in extreme conditions and mission-related activities. With a special emphasis on nutrition and healthy eating, everyone will benefit from these tried and true methods of guiding your body to peak physical condition.Topics covered include: The relationship between energy expenditure and energy intakeBody size and body mass indexEnergy-providing macronutrients and micronutrientsWhen and how much to drinkHealthy snackingNutritional considerations for endurance activities and strength trainingFood for the fieldCompiled by physicians and physiologists chosen for their intimate knowledge of the NSW and SEAL community, this manual is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to boost his or her health, nutrition, and general well-being.

Download or read book Psychological Contracts in Employment written by Denise M. Rousseau and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-05-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 15 essays which discuss from diverse national perspectives obligations workers owe their employers and those owed by employers to their employees.

Download or read book Employee Retention and Turnover written by Peter W. Hom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploration of what employee turnover is, why it happens, and what it means for companies and employees draws together contemporary and classic theories and research to present a well-rounded perspective on employee retention and turnover. The book uses models such as job embeddedness theory, proximal withdrawal states, and context-emergent turnover theory, as well as highlights cultural differences affecting global differences in turnover. Employee Retention and Turnover contextualises the issue of turnover, its causes and its consequences, before discussing underrepresented antecedents of turnover, key aspects of retention and methods for regulating turnover, and future research directions. Ideal for both academics and advanced students of industrial/organizational psychology, Employee Retention and Turnover is essential for understanding the past, present, and future of turnover and related research.

Download or read book Health Communication Fundamentals written by Suruchi Sood, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The authors bring together a strong mix of theory, concepts, methods, practice, and research that come to life through multiple examples, experiences, and questions for reflections that any reader – whether seasoned or a newcomer into the public health communication field – should find extremely helpful and engaging. This book constitutes a significant contribution to the continuous fermentation and growth of the public health communication field."--Rafael Obregon, Country Representative, UNICEF Paraguay Health Communication Fundamentals: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation in Public Health is a comprehensive, practice-based textbook designed to equip students with the tools needed to excel in the public health communication workforce. Using a mix of domestic and global examples, the book guides readers through the entire health communication process— from planning and implementation to research, monitoring, and evaluation. Interdisciplinary perspectives and contemporary public health topics are explored throughout the book via real-world examples, case studies, and spotlights on professionals and organizations currently working to bring about positive individual and social change. Contemporary public health topics include communication for pandemics, social justice, anti-racism, chronic disease prevention, environmental health and justice, and mental health, to name just a few. Each chapter features a podcast interview with a professional currently working in a health communication related field, to show health communication skills in action and illustrate the wide variety of careers available in this dynamic and growing sector. Health Communication Fundamentals is an essential resource for students in a variety of health professional and communication-based programs, and will help prepare them to make unique and valuable contributions to jobs in health departments, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, private organizations, government, academia, the media, and more. Key Features: Focuses on evidence-based and theory-driven health communication practice Covers the entire communication campaign process – planning, implementation and evaluation of health communication initiatives that want to achieve social and behavior change Includes interdisciplinary perspectives and contemporary topics with a focus on health equity, social justice, and human rights Illustrates concepts using US and global examples, outcomes, and applications of health communication campaigns that span core public health topic areas Provides insight into career opportunities in health communication Audio podcasts highlight insights from leaders and experts with diverse careers in health communication Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers Qualified instructors have access to chapter PowerPoints, an Instructor’s Manual, Sample Syllabus, and Test Bank

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Download or read book Economic Foundations of Strategy written by Joseph T. Mahoney and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theoretical foundations of management strategy are identified and outlined in this text. Five theories are considered in the light of questions about how organisations operate efficiently, cost minimization, wealth creation, individual self-interest, and continued growth.

Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Qualitative Research in Organization Studies written by Raza Mir and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book collects contributions from leading international scholars to highlight the diverse qualitative approaches available to organizational researchers, each grounded in its own philosophy. The editors provide a cutting edge, globally oriented resource on the state of qualitative research methodologies, helping readers to grasp the theories, practices, and future of the field. Beginning with an overview of qualitative methodologies, the book examines ways in which research employing these techniques is conducted in a variety of disciplines, including entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, information systems, and organizational behavior. It offers timely updates on how traditions like case studies, ethnographies, historical methods, narrative approaches, and critical research are practiced today and how emerging trends, including increasing legitimacy and feminization, are impacting the domain. The final chapters provide templates for engaging with the future as well as essays that critically assess how qualitative inquiry has evolved within organization studies. Readers will become acquainted with contemporary tools for conducting qualitative studies, learning to appreciate the emerging domains of qualitative inquiry within a dynamic and complex organizational world. Doctoral students and early-career researchers in organizational studies, especially those engaged with general management, organizational behavior, human resource management, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategy, will benefit from reading this relevant and inclusive handbook.

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