Role Theory Perspectives: Past, Present, and Future Applications of Role Theories in Management Research

• Published in: Journal of management Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 1469 - 1502
• Main Authors: Anglin, Aaron H., Kincaid, Paula A., Short, Jeremy C., Allen, David G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.2022; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Behavior; Entrepreneurship; Ethics; Human resources management; Life cycles; Organizational behavior; Police reform; Role theory; Roles; Social roles; Stereotypes; Strategic management; Supreme courts; Workers' rights; role theory; identity; diversity/gender

Role theories examine how individual behavior is shaped by prevailing social roles and provide insights into how behavior is perceived by others in light of such roles. Current movements for police reform as well as the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the employment rights of...