ORGANIZATIONAL SPONTANEITY IN CONTEXT

Citation
Jm. George et Gr. Jones, ORGANIZATIONAL SPONTANEITY IN CONTEXT, Human performance, 10(2), 1997, pp. 153-170
Citations number
60
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology, Applied
Journal title
ISSN journal
0895-9285
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
153 - 170
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-9285(1997)10:2<153:OSIC>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
This article suggests that our understanding of extra-role behaviors s uch as organizational spontaneity may be enhanced by considering the c ontext in which these behaviors occur. The context may provide individ uals with either opportunities to engage in forms of organizational sp ontaneity or constraints against performing these behaviors. Proposed contextual influences at the individual level of analysis include skil l level, self-efficacy, role definitions, interpersonal relationships, and help-seeking behavior. Proposed contextual influences at the grou p level of analysis are group norms, interdependence, and goals. Propo sed contextual influences at the organizational level of analysis incl ude organizational structure, culture, company policies, and reward sy stems. Lastly, proposed contextual influences at the interorganization al level of analysis include the isomorphic forces that result in orga nizations becoming more similar to each other over time. Implications of this analysis for future theorizing and research are discussed.