The relationship between supervisory power and organizational characteristics

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作者：
Atwater, LE
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GROUP & ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT | 1995年 / 20卷 / 04期
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10.1177/1059601195204005
中图分类号：
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号：
040203 ;
摘要：
This study tested hypotheses regarding the relationships between types of power used by supervisors and organizational characteristics. Data about organizational characteristics were provided by top level managers in 45 various organizations. Data about supervisory power were provided by 280 employees in those organizations. Results suggested that supervisors possessed more power in organizations that were formalized growing, innovative, and not status stratified.
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页码：460 / 485
页数：26
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