Speaking up when values are aligned: Manager value congruence and the mediating role of employee voice
ISSN: 1746-5265
Article publication date: 23 September 2019
Issue publication date: 28 October 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of both value congruence between employees and supervisors as well as the important role of employee voice for optimal outcomes in organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
A heterogeneous sample of 495 working adults across business sectors completed instruments on value fit, voice, citizenship behaviors, commitment and psychological well-being.
Findings
Results suggest when employees experience value fit with their immediate supervisor, they express voice in organizations. Employee voice partially mediated the effects of value congruence on citizenship behaviors, commitment and psychological well-being.
Originality/value
While it is common for employees and supervisors to share and observe personal values at work, few studies have considered the effects of alignment between these values. Further, this is one of the very few studies that have considered the employee consequences of this value congruence.
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Citation
Weber, T.J. and Avey, J.B. (2019), "Speaking up when values are aligned: Manager value congruence and the mediating role of employee voice", Baltic Journal of Management, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 578-596. https://doi.org/10.1108/BJM-10-2018-0345
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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