Social influence processes in organizations and human resources systems

Social influence processes in organizations involve the demonstration of particular behavioral tactics and strategies by individuals to influence behavioral outcomes controlled by others in ways that maximize influencer positive outcomes and minimize negative outcomes. Such processes necessarily dra...

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Published inResearch in Personnel and Human Resources Management Vol. 21; pp. 65 - 127
Main Authors Ferris, Gerald R., Hochwarter, Wayne A., Douglas, Ceasar, Blass, Fred R., Kolodinsky, Robert W., Treadway, Darren C.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Emerald Group Publishing Limited 13.11.2002
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Summary:Social influence processes in organizations involve the demonstration of particular behavioral tactics and strategies by individuals to influence behavioral outcomes controlled by others in ways that maximize influencer positive outcomes and minimize negative outcomes. Such processes necessarily draw from research in topic areas labeled impression management, self-presentation, interpersonal influence, and organizational politics. However, few efforts have been made to integrate this work for purposes of assessing our current knowledge base, and identifying gaps and thus areas in need of further investigation. The present paper provides a critical analysis and review of theory and research on social influence processes in the workplace, with particular emphasis on human resources systems, organized according to the What, the Where, the Who, and the How of influence. In the process, we identify neglected areas, including theory-building challenges, as well as key issues in need of empirical investigation.
ISBN:0762309733
9780762309733
ISSN:0742-7301
DOI:10.1016/S0742-7301(02)21002-6