Organizational support and intrapreneurial behavior: on the role of employees' intrapreneurial intention and self-efficacy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Rahma Chouchane ◽  
Claude Fernet ◽  
Stéphanie Austin ◽  
Samia Karoui Zouaoui
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Motivational Condition

Abstract Despite the well-documented contributions of intrapreneurial behavior to organizational performance, the manifestations of the psychosocial factors at play remain poorly understood. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior, social exchange theory, and social cognitive theory, we propose that perceptions of organizational support would contribute to employees' intrapreneurial intentions and behaviors, but only insofar as employees feel confident about their intrapreneurial skills. The data were collected from 179 employees of a Canadian small and medium enterprise (SME) specializing in damage insurance. The regression analysis results indicate that the indirect effect of perceived organizational support on intrapreneurial behavior through intrapreneurial intention is moderated by intrapreneurial self-efficacy. These findings reveal that intrapreneurial self-efficacy is a boundary motivational condition for perceived organizational support to act on the intrapreneurial process so that intention can translate into behavior. The paper provides useful avenues for managers seeking to identify contextual and motivational levers to develop, sustain, and improve employee intrapreneurship.

Implicit followership theory to employee creativity: The roles of leader–member exchange, self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Kong ◽  
Haoying Xu ◽  
Aiqin Zhou ◽  
Yue Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Leader Member Exchange ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
Creative Self

AbstractLeaders’ implicit followership theory describes leaders’ personal assumptions about the traits and behaviors that characterize followers. Unlike traditional organizational behavior research, studies on leaders’ implicit followership theory can deepen our understandings of ‘how leaders and followers perceive, decide and take action’ from follower-centric perspective. Adopting 267 follower–leader dyads from 16 Chinese enterprises as our final sample, we found that: (1) positive leaders’ implicit followership theory had significant positive effect on followers’ creativity; (2) followers’ leader–member exchange with leader, intrinsic motivation and creative self-efficacy mediated the positive relationship between positive leaders’ implicit followership theory and followers’ creativity; (3) no significance difference was found between the mediating effects of leader–member exchange, intrinsic motivation and creative self-efficacy. The current study not only extended the application of social cognitive theory in leadership research, but also made contributions to the enrichment of social exchange theory and componential theory of creativity.

Effect of leaders’ implicit followership theory on subordinates’ career success

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Gao ◽  
Weiku Wu
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Career Success ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Leader Member Exchange ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
The Relationship

We explored the relationship between positive leaders’ implicit followership theory (LIFT) and employees’ career success using cognitive information processing theory and social exchange theory. Data were obtained from 296 employees and their immediate superiors at 12 large Chinese enterprises. Results showed that positive LIFT had a significantly positive effect on employees’ career success, that this positive relationship was partially mediated by leader–member exchange and perceived organizational support, and that leaders’ liking for their followers moderated the relationship between positive LIFT and leader–member exchange/perceived organizational support. We have not only extended the application of cognitive theory in leadership research, but also enriched the content of social exchange theory.

scholarly journals Leader-Member Quality Relationship, Perceived Organizational Support and Employee Voice Behavior: Moderating Role of Core Self-Evaluation

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Qura-Tul-Aain Khair
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Core Self ◽  
Quality Relationships

Abstract— The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of relational exchange and individual differences on the employee voice. In the light of social exchange theory, the present study proposed the relationship between Leader-member quality relationships and employee voice. This study explains ‘how’ this relationship establishes and ‘why’ this relationship keeps carrying on. It has been proposed that perception of organizational support mediates the association between leader-member quality relationships and employees’ promotive and prohibitive voice behaviors. Moreover, personality trait is another important factor which is inseparable from developing perceptions and behaviors. The perceptions about organizational support and the strength of raising voice can be highly predictable by individual’s personality traits. So, this study has undertaken core self-evaluation as personality trait and explores people having different core self-evaluation (CSE) shows different strengths for promotive and prohibitive voicing based on leader-member quality relationships (LMQR) and perceived organizational support (POS).    Index Terms-- Leader-member relationship, perceived organizational support, employee voice, core self-evaluation and social exchange theory

Fostering Creativity and Work Engagement Through Perceived Organizational Support: The Interactive Role of Stressors

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110469
Author(s):  
Aneeq Inam ◽  
Jo Ann Ho ◽  
Hina Zafar ◽  
Unaiza Khan ◽  
Adnan Ahmed Sheikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Employee Creativity ◽  
Fostering Creativity ◽  
The Relationship

The increasing interest of organizations in innovating and surviving during stressful work environments has led scholars to ponder ways to increase employee’s creativity. The study aims to empirically examine the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and employee creativity through work engagement and the moderating effect of challenge and hindrance stressors. The theoretical lens of social exchange theory was used to explain the study framework. Data was collected from 324 marketing personnel of the beverage and telecom sector in Pakistan and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS. The findings revealed that the direct relationship between POS with work engagement and employee creativity and work engagement with employee creativity was significant. Interestingly, the moderator has shown a prominent effect, which illustrated that low hindrance stressors strengthened the relationship between POS and work engagement. The study contributes by enhancing the employee’s creativity by reducing stressful working environments in many ways.

Future of Work

2022 ◽  
pp. 27-54
Author(s):  
Zeynep Merve Ünal
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Work Identity ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
Job Demand ◽  
Distance Work

The aim of the chapter is to advance the framework of meaningful work under the new normal of COVID-19. The conceptualization of meaningful work is defined by the extensive literature review and current research findings. Future of work and its meaning are shaped by the crucial internal and external triggers as human resource practices, job-demand resources model, leadership, job crafting, playful work design, strengths used by individuals, and self-leadership. The meaning at distance work is reinforced by the fulfillment of individual needs. Within this context, new conceptualization of needs for meaning-based person job fit has emerged. The understanding of the relationship between variables and new meaningful work were enlightened by the theoretical framework of self-determination theory, social exchange theory, job-demand resources theory, work identity theory, social learning theory, social cognitive theory, and self-leadership theory. The chapter explores the possible outcomes of COVID-19 and its possible opportunities for employees, organizations, and education sectors.

The Effects of Perceived Organizational Support and Leader-Member Exchange on Contextual Performance

2019 ◽  
pp. 18-35
Author(s):  
Çağlar Doğru
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Leader Member Exchange ◽  
Bank Branches ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
Positive Effect

In this research, the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and leader- member exchange (LMX) with contextual performance is analyzed on the basis of social exchange theory and the norm of reciprocity. To achieve this, data was collected from 314 employees working in twenty-five bank branches in Ankara, Turkey. According to the correlation analysis, it has been found statistically significant that POS and LMX have positive relationships with contextual performance. Besides, affect, loyalty, contribution and professional respect dimensions of LMX have positive and significant relationships in terms of statistics with contextual performance. According to multiple regression analysis, the positive effect of POS on contextual performance has been found statistically significant. Similarly, the positive effect of LMX on contextual performance has been found statistically significant, too. Again, it has been identified that the positive effects of affect, loyalty, contribution and professional respect dimensions of LMX on contextual performance are statistically significant.

scholarly journals Influence of Social Exchange Relationships on Affective Commitment and Innovative Behavior: Role of Perceived Organizational Support

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjad Nazir ◽  
Wang Qun ◽  
Li Hui ◽  
Amina Shafi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Tie Strength

The current study objective is to investigate how and when leader member exchange (LMX), tie strength, and innovative organizational culture influences employee innovative behavior. In particular, this study uses the social exchange theory to analyze that nurses who demonstrate high affective commitment exhibit a higher level of creativity in the workplace. Based on social exchange theory and perceived organizational support (POS) literature, the current study aims to reveal how perceived organizational support (POS) serves as an imperative mediating process between LMX, tie strength, innovative organizational culture, and employee IB. A questionnaire survey was utilized to collect the data from nurses working in public sector hospitals in Jiangsu province China. A total sample size consists of 325 nurses. Structural equation modeling through AMOS 20 was utilized to analyze the survey data. Results from the structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis indicated that LMX, tie strength, and POS are significantly related to affective commitment and employees’ IB. However, innovative organizational culture has a significant influence on POS and IB, but has no impact on affective commitment. This study covers only public sector hospitals and is limited to Jiangsu province, China. The research could be reproduced in other designated areas in different organizational setups with a bigger sample size to further enhance the understanding of the topic. The key understanding of social exchange theory (SET) is that social relationships can be used appropriately to foster an employee’s IB. It also expands research in the area of LMX, tie strength, innovative organizational culture, and POS as antecedents of affective commitment and IB. This study is a remarkable analysis of LMX, POS, organization culture, commitment, and IB in the Chinese organizational context.

Modeling leadership and team performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 471-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chieh-Peng Lin ◽  
Chu-Chun Wang ◽  
Shih-Chih Chen ◽  
Jui-Yu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Collective Efficacy ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Charismatic Leadership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wave Data

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a research model that explains team performance based on social cognitive theory and social exchange theory. In the model, team performance indirectly relates to three kinds of leadership (i.e., charismatic, autocratic and considerate) via the full mediation of collective efficacy. At the same time, team justice as a focus in this study is examined as a moderator in the model. Design/methodology/approach The research hypotheses of this study were empirically tested using two-wave data collection across insurance sales teams from a leading bank holding company which is the largest bank holding company in Taiwan. In the first-wave data collection, researchers of this study surveyed six people anonymously from each sales team, including a team leader and five team members. Three months later, the researchers conducted the second-wave data collection by obtaining team performance data from the department of human resource management, which was an independent rater for each team’s performance. Two-wave data collection from 59 teams was achieved for verifying the hypothesized effects. Findings The team-level test results show that collective efficacy fully mediates the relationship between charismatic leadership and team performance and between considerate leadership and team performance. Justice moderates the relationship between collective efficacy and team performance and between charismatic leadership and collective efficacy. Originality/value This study has two major theoretical implications. First, this study conceptualized three distinct kinds of leadership as major determinants of team performance from a social exchange perspective. Such a theoretical conceptualization of leadership not only broadens the boundary of leadership beyond traditional one such as transactional leadership based on the theory of contingent reward but also closely reflects the practical status quo of leadership of teams. Second, this research incorporated social exchange theory into the framework of team performance in social cognitive theory. Specifically, this study theorized and validated justice as a moderator in the development of team performance.

scholarly journals Social Capital Theory, Social Exchange Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, Financial Literacy, and the Role of Knowledge Sharing as a Moderator in Enhancing Financial Well-Being: From Bibliometric Analysis to a Conceptual Framework Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha Thomas ◽  
Vikas Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Capital Theory

A person’s financial well-being (FWB) is the complete contentment gained from one’s present financial condition. This has a powerful impact on the entire achievement of an employee’s “well-being.” Researchers, financial analysts, financial planners, educationists, and economists have explored the “enablers” to improve employees’ living standards by investigating the possible “FWB” resources for decades. There is no literature available to show the connection between social capital theory, social exchange theory (SET), social cognitive theory (SCT), financial literacy and FWB, and employees’ financial knowledge sharing a moderator to expand the complete FWB.

Perceived Organizational Support and Intention to Stay: The Mediating Effect of Employee Engagement

2021 ◽  
pp. 231971452110425
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Nargotra ◽  
Rajani Kumari Sarangal
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
The Relationship

The present study intends to investigate the influence of perceived organizational support (POS) on employee intention to stay (ITS) in an organization. Further, study examines the mediating role of employee engagement (EE) on the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and employee intention to stay (ITS). Data has been collected from 323 employees working in three major private telecom companies, namely, Airtel Limited, Vodafone–Idea Limited and Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited operating in J&K (UT). Data has been scrutinized using structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings of the study indicates that POS has a significant positive influence on ITS and EE, partially mediates the relationship between POS and ITS. The study has significant implications for managers as well as practitioners. First, it contributes to social exchange theory by understanding employees’ perception about organizational support on their intention to stay via engagement. Second, it encourages managers to cultivate an environment of support in order to engage the employees because only the engaged employees show intense desire to stay with their organization. It is the first study that examines the indirect impact of POS on ITS via EE.

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