Browsing by Author "Koivisto, Terhi"

The aim of the study was to examine the role that subordinate and supervisor value congruence has in predicting subordinate workgroup identity and subordinate work engagement. A total of 285 subordinates and their immediate supervisors from 40 different workgroups participated in the study of supervisory practices and subordinate behaviours. 76% of the participating subordinates were female, 71% of the participating supervisors were female. Schwartz value theory (1992) and Social Identity Theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979) were used as the theoretical background for the study. Results were analysed using a polynomial regression analysis and response surface analysis. Results indicate that a higher workgroup identity is positively linked to higher work engagement. Implications, limitations and future research possibilities are discussed.