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| Title | Individual reactions to high involvement work processes: Investigating the role of empowerment and perceived organizational support |
| Available Online | http://www.apa.org/journals/ocp/ |
| Publication Date | April 2009 |
| Author | Marcus M. Butts, Robert J. Vandenberg, David M. DeJoy, Bryan S. Schaffer, and Mark G. Wilson |
| Source | Journal of Occupational Health Psychology |
| Source Type | Journal Article |
| Summary | This study focuses on high involvement work processes (HIWP). Results of the study revealed that HIWP has a positive influence on psychological empowerment, which then has a positive influence on organizational commitment and job performance and a negative influence on job stress. Hence, HIWP benefits workers and the organization through its influence on psychological empowerment. |
| Reference | Butts, M. M., Vandenberg, R. J., DeJoy, D. M., Schaffer, B. S., & Wilson, M. G. (2009). Individual reactions to high involvement work processes: Investigating the role of empowerment and perceived organizational support. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 14, 122-136. |