The relationship of vertical and horizontal individualism and collectivism to intrapreneurship and organizational commitment
- 1 July 1997
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in Leadership & Organization Development Journal
- Vol. 18 (4), 179-186
- https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739710182278
Abstract
Presents a study which derives relationships between the personality/cultural variables of vertical and horizontal individualism and collectivism, on the one hand, and the organizational criteria of intrapreneurship and organizational commitment on the other. Suggests that horizontal individualism may explain intrapreneurship jointly with a supportive organizational climate. Vertical collectivism demonstrates a direct positive relationship with organizational commitment. Horizontal collectivism varies jointly with work‐group and supervisor commitments in a negative relationship with organizational commitment, indicating a perception of conflict between work‐group and supervisor goals on the one hand and organizational goals on the other. Concludes that, while the basis of the vertical collectivist’s commitment seems unclear, horizontal collectivists base their commitment on compliance or rewards. Discusses theoretical and a few practical implications.Keywords
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