Organization-client transactions and organizational governance structures

Article Abstract:

Transaction cost theory was applied to an examination of how the characteristics of transactions between organizations and their clients affect internal organizational governance structures. The study assessed the effect of transaction costs on forms of organizational structure and control through two transaction characteristics, transaction uncertainty and performance ambiguity. The results suggest that when transaction uncertainty and performance ambiguity are high, organizations tend to be small and highly specialized and to adopt complex forms of task interdependence and employee control systems. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Analysis, Organizational change, Organizational behavior

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Socialization tactics, self-efficacy, and newcomers' adjustments to organizations

Article Abstract:

Socialization tactics influence the office behavior of new hires. Firms that provide individualized information to newly hired persons with high self-efficacy normally witness the development of innovative employees. Companies that use a collective approach on individuals with low self-efficacy encourage employees to assume a custodial role. A survey with two questionnaires was conducted among two classes of MBA programs, with the second questionnaire administered five months after the person had joined a company. Self-efficacy appeared to be a crucial variable in the socialization process.

Socialization

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Taking charge at work: extrarole efforts to initiate workplace change

Article Abstract:

An investigation of the taking charge behavior in the context of the workplace environment was conducted in an effort to understand the motivational factors behind the activity. The study, conducted on 275 white-collar employees from various corporate settings, describes taking charge behavior as related to self-efficacy, perceptions of top management openness and felt responsibility. The results suggest possible means of motivating employees to effect positive changes.

Corporations

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