Social psychology and organizations

473 Pages·2011·3.55 MB·English

by  David De Cremer

Social
Psychology and
Organizations
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SERIES
Series Editors
Arthur P. Brief, University of Utah
Kimberly D. Elsbach, University of California, Davis
Michael Frese, National University of Singapore
and University of Luneburg
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J. Bartunek, Organizational and Educational Change: The Life and Role of a Change Agent
Group (Psychology Press).
L. R. Beach (Ed.), Image Theory: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations (Routledge).
J. Brett & F. Drasgow (Eds.), The Psychology of Work: Theoretically Based Empirical Research
(Psychology Press).
J. Brockner, A Contemporary Look at Organizational Justice: Multiplying Insult Times Injury
(Routledge).
J. S. Chhokar, F. C. Brodbeck, & R. J. House (Eds.), Culture and Leadership Across the World:
The GLOBE Book of In-Depth Studies of 25 Societies (Psychology Press).
J. M. Darley, D. M. Messick, & T. R. Tyler (Eds.), Social Influences on Ethical Behavior in
Organizations (Psychology Press).
D. De Cremer, J. K. Murnighan, & R. van Dick (Eds): Social Psychology and Organizations
(Psychology Press).
D. R. Denison (Ed.), Managing Organizational Change in Transition Economies (Psychology
Press).
J. E. Dutton & B. R. Ragins (Eds.), Exploring Positive Relationships at Work: Building a Theoretical
and Research Foundation (Psychology Press).
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(Psychology Press).
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the 20th Century, Revised Edition (Psychology Press).
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Individual Perspectives (Psychology Press).
R. M. Kramer, A. E. Tenbrunsel, & M. H. Bazerman (Eds.), Social Decision Making: Social
Dilemmas, Social Values and Ethical Judgments (Psychology Press).
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Entertainment and Media (Lawrence Erlbaum Associates).
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(Psychology Press).
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Press).
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Financial Performance (Psychology Press).
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Press).
D. M. Messick & R. M. Kramer (Eds.), The Psychology of Leadership: Some New Approaches
(Psychology Press).
J. L. Pearce, Organization and Management in the Embrace of the Government (Psychology
Press).
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Organization (Psychology Press).
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(Lawrence Erlbaum Associates).
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(Psychology Press).
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a Theoretical and Research Foundation (Psychology Press).
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Organizations (Psychology Press).
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The Management of Knowledge (Psychology Press).

Social
Psychology and
Organizations
David De Cremer
Erasmus University
Rolf van Dick
Goethe University
J. Keith Murnighan
Northwestern University
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Social psychology and organizations / editors, David De Cremer, Rolf van Dick, J.
Keith Murnighan.
p. cm. -- (Organization and management series)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-84872-856-1 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1. Social psychology. 2. Control (Psychology) 3. Leadership. 4. Organizational
behavior. I. De Cremer, David. II. Van Dick, Rolf. III. Murnighan, John Keith.
HM1033.S643 2010
303.3’4--dc22 2010025159
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We dedicate this book to
My buddies Alain, Dirk, and Jeroen, who helped me return
to my roots while working on this book. (DDC)
My wife, Steffi, and my children, Jan, Lucia, and Lennart. Every
minute spent on this book was one not spent with you—but every
minute spent with you is inspiration for the next book! (RVD)
My children, Jack, Erik, Kate, Annie, and Will, who have all given
me great insights into social psychology and who have, with love,
made sure that I was more attuned to organization. (KM)

Contents
Series Foreword ....................................................................................xix
Art Brief, Kim Elsbach, and Michael Frese
About the Editors ................................................................................xxi
About the Contributors .....................................................................xxiii
SECTION I Introduction
Chapter 1 On Social Beings and Organizational Animals: A
Social Psychological Approach to Organizations ............3
David De Cremer, Rolf van Dick, and J. Keith Murnighan
Social Psychology and Organizations: Understanding
Work Life ......................................................................................4
Social/Organizational Research Themes ..................................6
Outline of the Book .....................................................................7
Section II ..................................................................................7
Section III ................................................................................9
Section IV ..............................................................................10
References ...................................................................................12
SECTION II Leadership, Power, and Social Influence
Chapter 2 Power: A Central Force Governing Psychological,
Social, and Organizational Life .......................................17
Adam D. Galinsky, Diana Rus, and Joris Lammers
Power Affects Social Attentiveness .........................................19
Power Reduces Perspective Taking, Compassion,
and Conformity ...................................................................20
Power Increases Instrumental Attention ..........................22
Power Makes the Person ...........................................................24
Power Increases Assertive Action ......................................24
Power Increases Optimism and Risk Taking ........................25
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