作者:Cloutier, Charlotte; Ravasi, Davide
作者单位:Universite de Montreal; HEC Montreal; University of London; University College London
摘要:In this study, we track long-term patterns of continuity and change in the organizational identities of four nonprofits. Our findings reveal two trajectories, explained by the different means-ends structure of identity claims at each organization's founding and the different pattern of identity work that they subsequently carry out. Our observations suggest that not all the attributes members use to make and give sense of who we are as an organization are equally consequential for members' dec...
作者:Wellman, Ned; Applegate, J. M.; Harlow, John; Johnston, Erik W.
作者单位:Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe; Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe; Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe; Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe; Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe
摘要:Formal hierarchical differentiation is a cornerstone of the organizing process. Prior research has focused primarily on pyramid-shaped formal hierarchies, despite documented limitations of the pyramid structure. We adopt a multi-method approach to consider the utility of alternative hierarchical shapes. First, we identify six pure type formal hierarchies that teams might employ. Next, we develop three propositions explaining the effects of hierarchy on team members' cognition and behavior. We ...