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Cross-lagged relations between perceived leader–employee value congruence and leader identification

Marstand, A.F.; Epitropaki, O.; Martin, R.

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A.F. Marstand

R. Martin



Abstract

Building on similarity-attraction theory and extending research on person–organization value congruence and organizational identification, this study examines the relationship between perceived leader–employee value congruence and leader identification. Using a two-wave design, data were collected twice with a 6 months’ time lag from a sample of 282 employees. Utilizing cross-lagged analyses, we examined bidirectional effects between perceived leader–employee value congruence and leader identification. The results provided support for the positive relationship of perceived leader–employee value congruence (Time 1) to leader identification (Time 2) but could not exclude the possibility of a bidirectional relationship. Overall, the study highlights the importance of value congruence for identification processes. Practitioner points HR professionals should put emphasis on values when matching leaders and employees as the employees’ overall assessment of value fit between the leader's and the employees’ values plays an important role in the employees’ identification with the leader. As more support was found for perceived leader–employee value congruence affecting leader identification than vice versa, there should be a greater focus on the employee's overall assessment of value fit with the leader than whether the employee identifies with the leader.

Citation

Marstand, A., Epitropaki, O., & Martin, R. (2018). Cross-lagged relations between perceived leader–employee value congruence and leader identification. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 91(2), 411-420. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12192

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 3, 2017
Online Publication Date Nov 23, 2017
Publication Date Jun 1, 2018
Deposit Date Nov 6, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Print ISSN 0963-1798
Electronic ISSN 2044-8325
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 91
Issue 2
Pages 411-420
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12192
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1372244

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This is the accepted version of the following article: Marstand, A.F., Epitropaki, O. & Martin, R. (2017). Cross-lagged relations between perceived leader–employee value congruence and leader identification. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12192. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.




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