Categories : *Academy of Management
The Negative Effects of Knowledge Hiding on Organizational Trust and Creativity
Researchers find that knowledge hiding at work can erode organizational trust and lead to detrimental outcomes.
Tell Me Again: How Retelling Stories in the Workplace Builds Culture
While some may criticize gossip in the workplace, a new study on “Retelling Stories in Organizations” finds that narrative repetition can play an important role in the development of organizational culture. Researchers found that these stories have the potential to influence employees’ perception of reality, and have moral and behavioral implications as well.
Categories : *Academy of Management Change Management
Repairing Working Relationships after an Organizational Crisis
In the same way that an unexpected event in an employee’s workday can completely derail plans and send that person into “crisis mode,” organizations experience a similar reaction when unexpected change happens. In this study, the authors explain how to effectively restore order after an organizational crisis, by focusing on repairing working relationships.
Categories : *Academy of Management Emotions Job Performance Work Environment
Envy At Work: The Tale of Two Envies
Helen of Troy. Keeping up with the Joneses. Green with Envy. Envy is a power force with many names, manifestations, and forms. It has caused conflicts, large and small, since humans first began to gather together. Envy at work can cause great difficulties or motivate in unexpected ways.
Categories : *Academy of Management Decision Making
Why directors choose to quit (Human Resource Management)
Do you think it would be helpful to know if one of your directors serving on a board was about to leave?
Categories : *Academy of Management1 Comment
How to Stop Expatriate Assignments from Leading to Turnover
Employees who have recently returned from international assignments may experience a lack of support from their old role.
Categories : *Academy of Management Burnout
Keeping Your Hottest Performers From Burning Out (Human Resource Management)
Topic: Burnout Publication: Academy of Management Review (JUL 2012) Article: Catching Falling Stars: A Human Resource Response to Social Capital’s Detrimental Effect of Information Overload on Star Employees Authors: James B. Oldroyd and Shad S. Morris Reviewer: Susan Rosengarten Every organization has its “star employees”—those people whose performance seems to
Categories : *Academy of Management Talent Management Turnover1 Comment
A Closer Look at Human Capital as a Competitive Advantage (Human Resource Management)
Topic: Talent Management, Turnover Publication: Academy of Management Review (JUL 2012) Article: Rethinking Sustained Competitive Advantage from Human Capital Authors: Benjamin A. Campbell, Russell Coff, & David Kryscynski Reviewed By: Susan Rosengarten All organizations want the secret to retaining top talent; I challenge you to find me one that doesn’t!
Categories : *Academy of Management Change Management
Organizational Inducements and Resilience: Oft Ignored, but Effective Resources for Building Commitment and Support for Change
Topic: Change Management Publication: Academy of Management Journal Article: Resources for change: The relationships of organizational inducements and psychological resilience to employees’ attitudes and behaviors toward organizational change Authors: J. Shin, M.S. Taylor, M. Seo Reviewed by: Kecia Bingham Although change is common among organizations, successful organizational change is far
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Does Your Social Network Help or Hinder Change Initiatives?
Researchers explore how different types of social networks influence the effectiveness of change agents in the workplace.