TITLE

TAKING CHARGE AT WORK: EXTRAROLE EFFORTS TO INITIATE WORKPLACE CHANGE

AUTHOR(S)

Morrison, Elizabeth Wolfe; Phelps, Corey C.

PUB. DATE

August 1999

SOURCE

Academy of Management Journal;Aug99, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p403

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

In this study, the authors investigated a neglected form of extrarole behavior called taking charge and sought to understand factors that motivate employees to engage in this activity. Taking charge is discretionary behavior intended to effect organizationally functional change. The authors obtained both self-report and coworker data for 275 white-collar employees from different organizations. Taking charge, as reported by coworkers, related to felt responsibility, self-efficacy, and perceptions of top management openness. These results expand current understanding of extrarole behavior and suggest ways in which organizations can motivate employees to go beyond the boundaries of their jobs to bring about positive change.

ACCESSION #

2192126

Tags: JOB performance;  ORGANIZATIONAL behavior;  SOCIAL role;  EMPLOYEE motivation;  PERSONNEL management;  INDUSTRIAL psychology;  MANAGEMENT research;  ORGANIZATIONAL change;  SELF-efficacy;  MANAGEMENT science

 

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