Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department
Management
First Advisor
Pingshu Li
Second Advisor
Jennifer Welbourne
Third Advisor
Jorge Gonzalez
Abstract
Emerging research about occupational calling has shifted from occupational psychology to the organizational behavior field. However, the current research mostly focuses on individual calling but ignores the dynamics between varying levels of leader and member occupational calling interactions and potential outcomes. Guided by Social Exchange Theory and leader-follower fit, this thesis investigates four leader-follower occupational calling alignment and misalignment situations and their differentiated attitudinal and behavioral outcomes. Moreover, it identifies important boundary conditions that mitigate the negative effects of the misalignment. This paper synthesizes existing literature and presents a comprehensive model to understand occupational calling's impact on leader-follower dynamics. It contributes to understanding these dynamics and offers practical strategies for enhancing employee performance through career aspiration alignment, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments and strategic leadership in managing occupational calling.
Recommended Citation
Obiri-Yeboah, Hilda, "Unanswered Calling: The Dynamics of Occupational Calling Misalignment Between Leader and Follower" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 1581.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1581
Comments
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