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Implicit Voice Theories: Taken-for-Granted Rules of Self-Censorship at Work
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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)
- 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
- OpenAlex
- W2028351868
- Cited by
- 998
- References
- 117
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- 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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