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Revisiting How and When Perceived Organizational Support Enhances Taking Charge

Meredith F. Burnett¹; Dan S Chiaburu²; Debra L. Shapiro³; Ning Li⁴

¹ George Washington University · ² Texas A&M University · ³ University of Maryland · ⁴ University of Iowa

Current theory and research suggest a positive linear relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and employees’ taking charge, or change-suggesting, behaviors. Via a sample of 89 subordinate-supervisor dyads, we hypothesize and test an inverted U-shaped relationship between employees’ POS and their taking charge behaviors and the likelihood that this curvilinear pattern is accentuated when employees anticipate costs related to their taking charge. Results support both of these patterns. We conclude by discussing our findings’ implications regarding future needed sensitivity on the part of managers as well as management scholars regarding how to gauge optimal levels of POS.

DOI

10.1177/0149206313493324

Volume

41 (7)

Pages

1805-1826

Language

en

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