Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study examines the joint effects of diversity composition (as manifested in faultline strength) and diversity management (as manifested in diversity climate) on loyal behavior. Using data gathered from a sample of 1,652 managerial employees in 76 work units, we assess the cross-level effects of unit-level relationship- and task-related faultline strength and diversity climate on individual-level loyal behavior of managerial employees. We find a negative relationship between gender faultline strength and loyal behavior, and a positive relationship between diversity climate and loyal behavior. In addition, we find that work unit diversity climate moderates the relationships between the strength of gender and function faultlines and loyal behavior; specifically, a supportive diversity climate reduces the negative consequences associated with relationshiprelated faultlines and increases the positive consequences associated with task-related faultlines. The results highlight the value of simultaneously considering faultlines and diversity climate in understanding and managing workforce diversity.

DOI

10.5465/amj.2011.0829

Publication Date

10-1-2015

Original Citation

Yunhyung, Chung, et al. (2015). Cracking but not breaking: Joint effects of faultline strength and diversity climate on loyal behavior. Vol. 58 (Issue 5) pp. 1495-1515. DOI: 10.5465/amj.2011.0829.

Legacy Department

Department of Management

Language

eng

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