The dynamics of organizational proximity
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The performance, job stress and job satisfaction levels evidenced by people in an organizational setting are affected by their proximity to others within the organization. To monitor organizational proximity changes and their effects on the workers involved, employees of a research and development organization were observed and tested at fifteen-minute intervals for the period of one work week. This research indicates that (1) organizational proximity levels change throughout the work day, peaking during the late morning and early afternoon, and (2) the pattern of organizational proximity levels was consistent from one day to the next. An analysis of the research supports theories advocating management by wandering around, suggests alternatives to meetings and telephone calls as communication devices, and relates management strategies to the pattern of organizational proximity.
Publication Name: Management Science
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1909
Year: 1985
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Participation, satisfaction, and productivity: a meta-analytic review
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The relationship of employee participation in decision-making to employee productivity and overall job satisfaction is examined by using a meta-analytic review of the existing research literature in these areas. The results indicate that participation does affect satisfaction and productivity in a positive manner, although the effect on productivity is not as pronounced. Factors that are unique to organizations may enhance or constrain the influence of participation on employee morale and efficiency.
Publication Name: Academy of Management Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0001-4273
Year: 1986
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Role stressors, service worker job resourcefulness, and job outcomes: an empirical analysis
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Role of job stressors and the impact of job resourcefulness on job satisfaction are analyzed. Importance of role stressors in enhancing working and efficiency of organizations.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 2006
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