The structure and function of collective constructs: Implications for multilevel research and theory development

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Morgeson, FP; Hofmann, DA
• 署名单位: Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University College Station; Mays Business School; Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University College Station
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.2307/259081
• 发表日期: 1999
• 页码: 249-265
• 关键词: ORGANIZATIONAL-BEHAVIOR; personality; performance; demography; agreement; LEVEL; aggregation; integration; management; dimensions

摘要

We address gaps in the multilevel organizational theory development literature by critically examining the structure and function of collective constructs. Structure emerges from interaction and can, over time, come to influence systems of interaction. Functions represent the causal outputs of constructs and provide a mechanism for integrating constructs across levels. We then discuss implications arising from this perspective and present a set of guidelines for multilevel research and theory development.