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Influence Of Target Population Misspecification On Employee Perceptions At A

Abstract

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<p>Numerous researchers have conducted qualitative and quantitative studies examining employee perceptions related to changes in their work environment based upon management/top-down (deductive) communication of vision, mission, and envisioned organization goals Hofstede, Neuijen, Daval, Ohayv, & Sanders (1990), but research on the influence of subgroup/identity types on workforce perception is sparse Dutton, Dukerich, & Harquail (1994). Data on subgroup identification with the mission and strategic goals envisioned by management/administration is limited. Also limited is knowledge of the influence they have over their members, which places management at a disadvantage in planning strategic organization objectives Albert & Whetten, (1985). These subgroups have the ability to influence member as well as non-member organization behavior and perceptions Dukerich et al. (2002); Huemer, Becerra, & Lunnan, (2004); Pratt & Foreman (2000). </p> <p>The ability to correlate and interpret employee and employee subgroups/identity type perceptions of the organization, its perceived identity, and envisioned culture enables management to recognize influentially positive or problematic elements within the organization that would affect and influence strategic planning, goal implementation, organizational reputation, economic funding, status, and other essential functioning Puusa & Tolvanen (2006).</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Ed.D.
Level thesis:degree_level
Open Access Dissertation
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Education Evaluation and Research
Year dc:date.available
2014

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Smith, Joe Lee
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Shlomo Sawilowsky

Subjects

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Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:digitalcommons.wayne.edu:oa_dissertations-1922

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Smith, Joe Lee. Influence Of Target Population Misspecification On Employee Perceptions At A. Open Access Dissertation thesis, 2014. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/923