Effect of implicit prototype theory on employees' proactive behavior

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ID13919177
AuthorsHongwu Xiao (Beijing Institute of Technology, corresponding author), Donghan Wang (0000-0002-4912-6355, Communication University of China), Xiaohan Liu (0009-0009-4921-4310, Communication University of China), Yi Liu (0000-0001-7733-3290, State Ethnic Affairs Commission)
Year2020
Volume48
Issue5
Pages1-12
Publication date2020-05-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391
PublisherScientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2224/sbp.8827
OpenAlexW3025002605
LanguageEN
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We applied role theory to test a theoretical model that explained how and why an implicit prototype match influences employees' proactive behavior in interpersonal contexts. After analyzing the reliability and validity of the variables, we used correlation and regression analyses to test our hypotheses with 342 participants from enterprises in China. The results show that (a) a stronger implicit prototype match increased employees' proactive behavior, (b) leader–member exchange mediated the relationship between implicit prototype match and proactive behavior, and (c) leader–member liking (employee's liking for leader and vice versa) moderated the relationship between implicit prototype match and leader–member exchange. Our findings provide theoretical support for implicit prototype theory from the implicit match perspective and have managerial implications for organizations seeking to improve employees' proactive behavior

Implicit personality theory · Interpersonal communication · Personality · Perspective (graphical · Proactivity · Social exchange theory · Test (biology · Computer Science · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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