Socialization tactics : antecedents for goal interdependence and newcomer adjustment and retention
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Vocational Behavior
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Volume
83
Issue
3
First Page
245
Last Page
254
Keywords
Goal interdependence, Newcomer adjustment, Socialization tactics
Abstract
This study argues that Deutsch's theory of goal interdependence is useful to examine the dynamics of serial and investiture tactics on newcomer adjustment and retention in work team contexts. Structural equation results of interviews of specific incidents collected from one hundred and two newcomers support the hypothesized model that serial and investiture tactics used by teams promote cooperative goal interdependence and weaken competitive goal interdependence and independent goal relationship between newcomers and their teams. Cooperative goals were also found to promote positive attitudes and strong co-worker relationships whereas competitive and independent goals resulted in intentions to quit and low levels of organizational commitment and job satisfaction.
DOI
10.1016/j.jvb.2013.05.002
Print ISSN
00018791
E-ISSN
10959084
Publisher Statement
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Full-text Version
Publisher’s Version
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lu, S. C., & Tjosvold, D. (2013). Socialization tactics: Antecedents for goal interdependence and newcomer adjustment and retention. Journal of vocational behavior, 83(3), 245-254. doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2013.05.002