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TitleInformation diversity and group culture of creativity
NameUparna, Jayaram (author), Bezrukova, Katerina (chair), Tucker, William H. (co-chair), Whitlow, William (co-chair), Rutgers University, Camden Graduate School,
Degree Date2008-01
Date Created2008
SubjectPsychology,
Cultural pluralism,
Creative ability,
Corporate culture
DescriptionThis paper proposes a model of group culture, faultlines and outcomes to explain how group faultlines can help solidify a group culture of creativity and influence performance in diverse workgroups. The hypotheses are tested using an archival field methodology and qualitative and quantitative data from 74 workgroups in a Fortune 500 company. The results reveal that the moderating role of actual culture in the positive impact that desired culture has on group performance is significant for groups exhibiting strong information faultline strength. The implications of this findings for diversity training, HR programs etc., are discussed with an emphasis on information diversity.
NoteM. A.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 28-39)
NoteJayaram Uparna
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttp://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10005600001.ETD.000051330
Languageeng
CollectionCamden Graduate School Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization Name,
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.