Informal Control Modes and Initiative Performance : The Moderating Role of Supervisors' Political Behavior
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2012-10-07
Author(s)
Abstract
In this paper, we focus on informal control modes (composed of certain levels of informal input, behavior, and output control) utilized by top managers to steer growth initiative teams. We propose that the informal control mode utilized interacts with the existing level of supervisor's political behavior to influence initiative performance. Survey data on strategic growth initiatives collected from 201 corporations serve to test our hypotheses. Our results of moderated regression analysis highlight the importance of adapting the control mode to the specific supervisors' political behavior.
Language
English
Keywords
politics
strategic initiatives
control
growth
informal control
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Responsible Corporate Competitiveness (RoCC)
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Strategy in Transition
Publisher
SMS Strategic Management Society
Publisher place
Chicago
Start page
7
Event Title
32nd Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference
Event Location
Prague
Event Date
06.-09.10.2012
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
212093