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Efficacy-Performing Spirals: A Multilevel Perspective
Abstract
This article explores the possibility of efficacy-performance spirals in individuals, groups, and organizations. Spirals are deviation-amplifying loops in which the positive, cyclic relationship between perceived efficacy and performance builds upon itself. Collective efficacy is defined, and upward and downward spirals are considered. Evidence from multiple levels of analysis is presented, and factors affecting the occurrence, continuation, and stopping of spirals are proposed. In addition, we consider compositional and cross-level effects by proposing factors that will moderate the relationship between spirals at different levels of analysis. Overall, 15 propositions are presented as guidelines for future research.
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- Authors
- Lindsley, D. H., Brass, D. J., & Thomas, J. B.
- Venue
- Academy of Management Review
- Publisher
- Academy of Management
- Published
- 1995-07-01
- Volume
- 20
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 645-678
- ISSN
- 0363-7425 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2139808621
- Cited by
- 664
- References
- 114
- FWCI
- 9.72
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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