Academy of Management Review Vol. 30 No. 3 2005

Territoriality in Organizations

Graham Brown¹; Thomas B. Lawrence²; Sandra L. Robinson³

¹ Singapore Management University · ² Simon Fraser University · ³ University of British Columbia

Abstract

Territorial feelings and behaviors are important, pervasive, and yet largely overlooked aspects of organizational life. Organizational members can and do become territorial over physical spaces, ideas, roles, relationships, and other potential possessions in organizations. We examine how territorial behaviors are used to construct, communicate, maintain, and restore territories in organizations. We then go on to discuss the organizational consequences of these behaviors, including their effects on organizational commitment, conflict, preoccupation, and individual isolation.

DOI

10.5465/amr.2005.17293710

Volume

30

Issue

3

Pages

577-594

Language

en

Sources

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