On the reciprocal relationship between basic and applied psychological theory

Good theory in organizational psychology is not only novel and interesting but also has the potential to extend existing theory. We suggest that organizational psychology can most effectively contribute to theory in the broader discipline of psychology when it leverages features that make organizati...

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Published inOrganizational psychology review Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 172 - 182
Main Authors Wiesenfeld, Batia M., Brockner, Joel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2012
Subjects
fairness
moods
groups
justice
emotions
teams
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Summary:Good theory in organizational psychology is not only novel and interesting but also has the potential to extend existing theory. We suggest that organizational psychology can most effectively contribute to theory in the broader discipline of psychology when it leverages features that make organizations distinct from other social entities, such as families and communities. We identify several of these distinctive features and provide examples to illustrate how they can serve as a foundation for advancing theory.
ISSN:2041-3866
2041-3874
DOI:10.1177/2041386611428501