Psychological Sense of Community A New Construct for the Field of Management

• Published in: Journal of management inquiry Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 107 - 122
• Main Authors: Boyd, Neil M., Nowell, Branda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.04.2014; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Definitions; Management theory; Occupational psychology; Studies; Work environment; corporate social responsibility; perceived organizational support; community; corporate culture; sense of community

This article introduces a new construct to the field of management called Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC). This is important because management scholars are calling for the creation of communities in organizations in an environment that lacks appropriate construct development. The aims of th...