Under the Umbrella: Goal-Derived Category Construction and Product Category Nesting

webfull — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:04:20 +0000

Authors: Johnny Boghossian and Robert J. David

Publication: Administrative Science Quarterly, Forthcoming; First published online May 17, 2021

Abstract:

Published: 8 June 2021

Prof. Lisa Cohen co-edits special virtual issue of Administrative Science Quarterly

webfull — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:28:22 +0000

Congratulations to Lisa Cohen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, for co-editing the special virtual issue of Administrative Science Quarterly in honor of Women’s History Month!

Published: 16 March 2021

Cutting the Cord: Mutual Respect, Organizational Autonomy, and Independence in Organizational Separation Processes

webfull — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:11:34 +0000

Authors: Rene Wiedner and Saku Mantere

Publication: Administrative Science Quarterly, Forthcoming

Abstract:

Based on a longitudinal, qualitative analysis of developments in the English National Health Service, we develop a process model of how organizations divest or spin off units with the aim of establishing two or more autonomous organizational entities while simultaneously managing their continued interdependencies. We find that effective organizational separation depends on generating two types of respect—appraisal and recognition respect—between the divesting and divested units. Appraisal respect involves showing appreciation for competence or the effort to achieve it, while recognition respect requires considering what someone cares about—such as values or concerns—and acknowledging that they matter. The process model we develop shows that open communication is crucial to the development of both. We also find that certain attempts to gain organizational independence and respect may unintentionally undermine the development of autonomy. Counterintuitively, we find that increasing or maintaining interorganizational links via communication may facilitate organizational separation, while attempts by units to distance themselves from one another may unintentionally inhibit it. By linking organizational separation, autonomy, independence, and respect, this paper develops theory on organizational separation processes and more generally enhances our understanding of organizational autonomy and its relations with mutual respect.

Published: 4 June 2018

�山ǿ�� News - Administrative Science Quarterly

Under the Umbrella: Goal-Derived Category Construction and Product Category Nesting

Prof. Lisa Cohen co-edits special virtual issue of Administrative Science Quarterly

Cutting the Cord: Mutual Respect, Organizational Autonomy, and Independence in Organizational Separation Processes