When researchers Jeanne Brett of Northwestern University and James Werbel of University of Texas at San Antonio set out to study the behaviour of transferred employees and their…
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When researchers Jeanne Brett of Northwestern University and James Werbel of University of Texas at San Antonio set out to study the behaviour of transferred employees and their families, they found them coping with change in a variety of ways. Their findings included:
Sharon M. Danes, Amanda E. Matzek and James D. Werbel
The purpose of this study was to explore the couple relationship context within the venture creation process over time. Conservation of Resources and Family FIRO theories were the…
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The purpose of this study was to explore the couple relationship context within the venture creation process over time. Conservation of Resources and Family FIRO theories were the theoretical foundation, and constructs from these theories were integrated to develop the analytical framework. The sample consisted of couple-level data from 94 start-up businesses at Time 1 with information from entrepreneur and spouse; there were 78 businesses at Time 2. Analysis of spousal resources invested in the newly created businesses indicated that direct and indirect spousal involvement in the business, spousal moral commitment, spousal perception of entrepreneur's business self-efficacy, business communication quality, and emotional support from the spouse were enabling resources during the venture creation process. Work overload and work and family conflict were constraining resources during this process. Couples in a very strong relationship reported significantly more enabling resources and fewer constraining resources than couples not in a very strong relationship.
Lynda Jiwen Song and James D. Werbel
The present paper seeks to analyze the role of social networks in the process of career exploration, including its main effect on search intensity, and moderation effect on the…
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Purpose
The present paper seeks to analyze the role of social networks in the process of career exploration, including its main effect on search intensity, and moderation effect on the linkage between search intensity and job search confidence.
Design/methodology/approach
It is a longitudinal design with 239 USA and 165 Chinese graduating students.
Findings
Social networks in job search have greater effects on job search intensity in the USA sample. Moderation effects could be detected in the Chinese sample, and guanxi search (a Chinese reference to social networks) minimizes job search confidence and job satisfaction.
Research limitations/implications
Social networks, particularly guanxi search in China, could reflect interdependency in job search process, and might constrain job choice.
Originality/value
The paper examined the cultural differences of guanxi search construct, and compared the role of social networks (guanxi search) in cross‐cultural settings.
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The purpose of the paper is to introduce the special issue that brings together six papers exploring aspects of person‐organization fit.
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Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to introduce the special issue that brings together six papers exploring aspects of person‐organization fit.
Design/methodology/approach
This overarching paper contextualizes the theme and introduces the selected papers.
Findings
The findings in this paper vary according to the core theme of each of the six contributions.
Originality/value
Combined the papers explore new avenues of enquiry in the person‐organization (P‐O) fit domain and showcase international theoretical and empirical work on the P‐O fit construct.
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James D. Werbel and Paulo Lopes Henriques
The purpose of the study is to investigate how the conditions of trust differ between supervisors and subordinates. By understanding these differences, it may be possible to…
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Purpose
The purpose of the study is to investigate how the conditions of trust differ between supervisors and subordinates. By understanding these differences, it may be possible to improve the quality of a leader‐member exchange (LMX).
Design/methodology/approach
This is a quantitative study using supervisor and subordinate dyads from Portugal.
Findings
Supervisors reported that receptivity, availability, and discreteness were perceived to be more important in building a quality vertical dyad linkage as represented by LMX. Subordinates reported that availability, competence, discreteness, integrity, and openness were more important for building a quality vertical dyad linkage as represented by LMX.
Research limitations/implications
Status differences between supervisors and subordinates appear to influence conditions of trust. Supervisors are more concerned about conditions of trust that deal with supervisory delegation. Subordinates are more concerned about the conditions of trust based on interactional justice.
Originality/value
This research implies that trust is different between supervisors and subordinates. The research is important in building supervisor and subordinate relationships as both need to act in manners that engenders trust from the other side. The difference in conditions of trust may create conflicting expectations about how to effectively build trust.
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Kerr Inkson, Svetlana N. Khapova and Polly Parker
This paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about careers in cross‐cultural perspective, which contributes to the growing body of literature that addresses careers from…
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Purpose
This paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about careers in cross‐cultural perspective, which contributes to the growing body of literature that addresses careers from different locations around the world.
Design/methodology/approach
Introduces the topic, providing some background and discussion of the main concepts.
Findings
Briefly introduces the papers and their main findings – differences and similarities among careers and career attributes in different cultural and national contexts.
Originality/value
Contextualizes the issue and extends the overall knowledge in the topic.