A test of relationships in a model of organizational cognitive complexity

We examined relationships in a model of organizational cognitive complexity (CC) via a field study. Results, based on a sample drawn from six organizations, indicate that problem familiarity (r = 0.25, p < 0.10) and variety of work experience (r = 0.29, p < 0.05) are related to the number of s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of organizational behavior 1998-07, Vol.19 (4), p.371-386
Hauptverfasser: Goodwin, Vicki L., Ziegler, Laurie
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We examined relationships in a model of organizational cognitive complexity (CC) via a field study. Results, based on a sample drawn from six organizations, indicate that problem familiarity (r = 0.25, p < 0.10) and variety of work experience (r = 0.29, p < 0.05) are related to the number of script tracks available for problem solving. In turn, script tracks are related to CC (r = -0.26, p < 0.10). The relationship between CC and job level is statistically, significantly moderated by job complexity. Finally, chi-square analysis indicates that the data fit the model as proposed. The organizational implications of CC are discussed and suggestions for future research on the model are made.
ISSN:0894-3796
1099-1379
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1099-1379(199807)19:4<371::AID-JOB850>3.0.CO;2-V