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Organizational Achievement, Aggression and Creativity: Some Suggestion Toward an Integrated Theory.

Authors :
Korman, Abraham K.
Source :
Organizational Behavior & Human Performance. Sep71, Vol. 6 Issue 5, p593-613. 21p. 7 Charts.
Publication Year :
1971

Abstract

This paper develops the hypothesis that hierarchical structure and external control in organizations are antecedent variables leading to low achievement, low creativity, and high aggression. An intervening variables of belief systems is postulated and a consistency motivational hypothesis is suggested. Data supportive of the hypothesis is reviewed and implications are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00305073
Volume :
6
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Organizational Behavior & Human Performance
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7590277
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0030-5073(71)80009-0