This paper presents two studies, conducted in two different countries, investigating
perceptions of ingroups as enduring, temporally persistent entities, and introduces a new …

The study examined task interdependence as a structural factor, which influences the
emergence of collective-efficacy versus self-efficacy as a team-level construct. It tested for …

Supply chains are beginning to displace firms as the competitive entity in the global
marketplace. Managed supply chains offer the promise of added value through proactive …

Social identity theory (SIT) was used to investigate the effects of social categorization on
adolescents' intergroup behaviour. One hundred and forty-nine male adolescents aged 14 …

This study applied a social identity perspective to the study of adolescent self-concept and
social development. British adolescents aged 14–15 years (N= 114) completed a …

Based on the social network perspective and work group perspective, this study brings
social interaction tie and membership esteem together as the mediating variables between …

It is now known that organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) correlates consistently with
employee attributes that are important to the success of organizations, such as in-role and …

Social identity theory hypothesizes that ingroup positive distinctiveness serves as a source
of self-esteem that in turn propels individuals to favor ingroups over outgroups. The current …

Introduction Contributors' self-identity is a critical element in the sustainable development of
online knowledge communities (OKCs). However, research concerning the formation …

Purpose–This paper aims to show how the relative global status of a country influences its
internal country reputation and resulting social cognitions of citizens. Design/methodology …