How volunteers sense their ownership of the job: The relationship between leader

Description: How volunteers sense their ownership of the job by Tian Li Concern with the successful management of non-profitorganizations (NPOs) has become an issue of growingconcern to organizations and managers in recentdecades. leaders of for-profit organizations canlearn from their NPOs counterparts, especially in theareas of motivation and productivity of knowledgeworkers. However, rigorous empirical researchexploring management of volunteers workingin NPOs has been surprisingly sparse. One of thereasons for this might be that we did not havecoherent, well-established frameworks forunderstanding what drives volunteer behaviour inNPOs, notably the level of participation orwithdrawal from the organization .The present studyapplied a psychological ownership approach tounderstanding volunteer behaviour in NPOs. This studyinvestigates the relationship between leadershipstyles (e.g., taskoriented, relationship-oriented andparticipative leadership style), perceived control,psychological ownership of the job and severalvolunteers work attitudes. Particularattention is given to turnover intentions,psychological withdrawal and senses ofresponsibility. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Concern with the successful management of non-profit organizations (NPOs) has become an issue of growing concern to organizations and managers in recent decades. leaders of for-profit organizations can learn from their NPOs counterparts, especially in the areas of motivation and productivity of knowledge workers. However, rigorous empirical research exploring management of volunteers working in NPOs has been surprisingly sparse. One of the reasons for this might be that we did not have coherent, well-established frameworks for understanding what drives volunteer behaviour in NPOs, notably the level of participation or withdrawal from the organization .The present study applied a psychological ownership approach to understanding volunteer behaviour in NPOs. This study investigates the relationship between leadership styles (e.g., taskoriented, relationship-oriented and participative leadership style), perceived control, psychological ownership of the job and several volunteers work attitudes. Particular attention is given to turnover intentions, psychological withdrawal and senses of responsibility. Author Biography Tian Li, Mater of Applied Psychology: Studied organizationalpsychology at University of Waikato, New Zealand. Details ISBN3639133250 Author Tian Li Short Title HOW VOLUNTEERS SENSE THEIR OWN Pages 68 Publisher VDM Verlag Language English ISBN-10 3639133250 ISBN-13 9783639133257 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Subtitle The relationship between leadership, perceivedcontrol and psychological ownership UK Release Date 2009-03-04 Imprint VDM Verlag Country of Publication Germany Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2009-03-04 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132587717;

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