Influence of Organization Structure on Role Conflict and Ambiguity for Three Occupational Groupings.

Abstract

The impact of organization structure on perceptions of role conflict and ambiguity was examined within a multivariate framework and found to explain substantial portions of variation in both role perceptions. These structural influences were generally supported across three occupational groupings: professional employees (N=55); secretarial/clerical employees (N=127); and blue collar employees (N=70) within one public organization. Minor differences were noted between occupational groupings with respect to which structural properties were more influential in determining role perceptions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057217

Entities

People

  • James H. Morris
  • James L. Koch
  • Richard M. Steers

Organizations

  • University of Oregon

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ambiguity
  • Organizational Structure
  • Perception
  • Structural Properties

Readers

  • Organizational Psychology.