The importance of context when applying social cognitive theory in organizations

John McCormick, Seyyed Babak Alavi, Jose Hanham

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Abstract

In this chapter, our fundamental thesis is that whilst Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) has universal application, including work contexts, such application needs to take account of contextual variance if it is indeed to be an effective organizational tool. With this in mind, we impose a structure, namely, individual, team and cultural contexts, whilst acknowledging these are embedded within general organizational contexts. Within each context, we have chosen to discuss specific examples, chosen from the multitude of possible examples. Notwithstanding, even when discussing these specific examples, we still emphasize that they are intended to be illustrative of the accompanying arguments and the fundamental thesis.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Management Ideas and Panaceas
EditorsAnders Ortenblad
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherEdward Elgar
Pages110-129
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781783475605
ISBN (Print)9781783475599
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • business enterprises
  • social cognitive theory

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