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Implicit Voice Theories: Taken-for-Granted Rules of Self-Censorship at Work

Detert, James R., Edmondson, Amy C.·2011·Academy of Management Journal

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In four studies, we examine implicit voice theories—taken-for-granted beliefs about when and why speaking up at work is risky or inappropriate. In Study 1, interview data from a large corporation suggest that fine-grained implicit theories underlie reluctance to voice even pro-organizational suggestions. Study 2 survey data address the generalizability of the implicit theories identified in Study 1. Studies 3 and 4 develop survey measures for five such theories, establishing the measures' discriminant validity and incremental predictive validity for workplace silence. Collectively, our results indicate that implicit voice theories are widely held and significantly augment explanation of workplace silence.

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Authors: Detert, J. R., & Edmondson, A. C.
Affiliations: Cornell University (US)
Harvard University (US)
ORCID: Detert, James R.
Edmondson, Amy C.
Venue: Academy of Management Journal
Publisher: Academy of Management
Published: 2011-06
Volume: 54
Issue: 3
Pages: 461-488
ISSN: 0001-4273 (ISSN-L)
1948-0989
DOI: 10.5465/amj.2011.61967925
OpenAlex: W2028351868
Cited by: 998
References: 117
Citations by year: 2026: 172 · 2025: 74 · 2024: 80 · 2023: 72 · 2022: 81 · 2021: 90 · 2020: 94 · 2019: 58 · 2018: 55 · 2017: 48 · 2016: 51 · 2015: 41 · 2014: 27 · 2013: 30 · 2012: 19
FWCI: 46.84
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Academy of Management Journal (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender Diversity and Inequality
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Team Dynamics and Performance
Keywords: workplace silence, self-censorship, speaking up, mindset

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