HCBE Faculty Articles
Title
The Relationship of Vertical and Horizontal Individualism and Collectivism to Intrapreneurship and Organizational Commitment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1997
Publication Title
Leadership & Organization Development Journal
ISSN or ISBN
0143-7739
Volume
18
Issue/Number
4
First Page
179
Last Page
186
Abstract/Excerpt
Presents a study which derives relationships between the personality/cultural variables of vertical and horizontal individualism and collectivism, on the one hand, and the organizational criteria of intrapreneurship and organizational commitment on the other. Suggests that horizontal individualism may explain intrapreneurship jointly with a supportive organizational climate. Vertical collectivism demonstrates a direct positive relationship with organizational commitment. Horizontal collectivism varies jointly with work‐group and supervisor commitments in a negative relationship with organizational commitment, indicating a perception of conflict between work‐group and supervisor goals on the one hand and organizational goals on the other. Concludes that, while the basis of the vertical collectivist’s commitment seems unclear, horizontal collectivists base their commitment on compliance or rewards. Discusses theoretical and a few practical implications.
DOI
10.1108/01437739710182278
NSUWorks Citation
Abraham, Rebecca, "The Relationship of Vertical and Horizontal Individualism and Collectivism to Intrapreneurship and Organizational Commitment" (1997). HCBE Faculty Articles. 861.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcbe_facarticles/861
