*Academy of Management

The Negative Effects of Knowledge Hiding on Organizational Trust and Creativity

On June 25, 2014 By I/O AT WORK

A new study finds that hiding information from colleagues has deep implications for any organization. Individuals who hide pertinent information will soon find their actions reciprocated, ultimately creating a distrust loop. In the end, this cycle limits creativity within an organization, but having the correct organizational environment can help stimulate creativity and reduce an employee’s desire to hide information with colleagues.

Categories : *Academy of Management Job Satisfaction Organizational Reputation Work EnvironmentTags : job satisfaction organizational reputation work environment

Tell Me Again: How Retelling Stories in the Workplace Builds Culture

On April 28, 2014 By I/O AT WORK

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 ManagementTags : change management

Repairing Working Relationships after an Organizational Crisis

On September 23, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

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 EnvironmentTags : job performance work environment

Envy At Work: The Tale of Two Envies

On August 5, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

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 MakingTags : decision making

Why directors choose to quit (Human Resource Management)

On March 18, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

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 Management TurnoverTags : turnover1 Comment

Home not sweet anymore? What happens to your employees during and after international assignments?

On October 5, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Turnover Publication: Academy of Management Journal (APR 2012) Article: No place like home? An identity strain perspective on repatriate turnover Authors: Maria L. Kraimer, Margaret A. Shaffer, David A. Harrison and Hong Ren Reviewed By: Nupur Deshpande What happens to employees during and after an international assignment? Mostly, they

Categories : *Academy of Management BurnoutTags : burnout

Keeping Your Hottest Performers From Burning Out (Human Resource Management)

On August 29, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

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 TurnoverTags : talent management turnover1 Comment

A Closer Look at Human Capital as a Competitive Advantage (Human Resource Management)

On August 20, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

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 ManagementTags : change management

Organizational Inducements and Resilience: Oft Ignored, but Effective Resources for Building Commitment and Support for Change

On August 17, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

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

Categories : *Academy of Management Change ManagementTags : change management1 Comment

Change Agents Beware: Does Your Social Network Help or Hinder Change Initiatives? (Human Resource Management)

On June 15, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Change Management Publication: Academy of Management (APR 2012) Article: Change agents, networks, and institutions: A contingency theory of organizational change Authors: J. Battilana, T. Casciaro Reviewed by: Kecia Bingham Not all change initiatives are created equal. Divergent organizational changes (changes that diverge from the institutional status quo) are especially