Understanding the Independent Influence of Duty and Achievement Striving When Predicting the Relationship Between Conscientiousness and Organizational Cultural Profiles and Helping Behaviors |
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| Authors: | Henry Moon Ephrat Livne Sophia Marinova |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management , China Europe International Business School , China;2. Department of Organizational Behavior , The London School of Economics and Political Science , United Kingdom;3. Department of Managerial Studies , University of Illinois , Chicago |
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| Abstract: | The theory that 2 facets of the factor conscientiousness, duty and achievement striving, are related to self- or other-centered motives, is supported in 2 studies. In Study 1 (N = 204 undergraduates), the self-centered facet of achievement striving was found to be the most important predictor of attraction toward organizational cultures that were outcome-based, aggressive, and emphasized rewards. Achievement strivers were less attracted to supportive and decisive organizations. In Study 2 (N = 189 part-time MBA students) the other-centered facet of duty was found to be predictive of helping behaviors. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed. |
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