A MODEL OF INDIVIDUAL BOUNDARY-SPANNING ACTIVITY IN A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SETTING
Abstract
This field study was conducted in six organizations participating in the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Development Program under the management of the United States Department of Energy. Hypotheses were generated from a theoretical model of individual boundary-spanning activity. Results showed that among the hypothesized antecedents of perceived task uncertainty and boundary-spanning activity, individual sensation-seeking tendency was only significant. The hypothesis of a positive relationship between perceived task uncertainty and level of boundary-spanning activity was not confirmed. Suggestions for further research included (1)exploration of the dimensionality of the environmental uncertainty construct, (2)further integration of a model of individual communication patterns including dimensions of organization structure, individual differences, and demographic factors.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Occupational psychology
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