Relationship of Personal and Situational Factors to Managers' Expectations of Organizational Change
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13664685 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas J Naughton (0000-0002-3546-2382, Wayne State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 313-314 |
| Publication date | 1996-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1996.78.1.313 |
| OpenAlex | W2045614999 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
This is a study of 93 public sector managers' expectations of the effects of rumored changes in policies and operating procedures on their ability to influence program direction and manage staff in their offices. Analysis indicated that managers of smaller offices were more likely to expect a decrease in staff morale than managers of larger offices. The mood factor of nervousness (negative activation) was also related to expectations of decreased staff morale
Business · Mood · Political science · Public relations · Situational ethics · Applied Psychology · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Public Policy and Administration Research · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |