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The Relationship Between Psychological Strain Self-Regulation, And Informal Accountability For Others

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  • M. Todd Royle
  • Gavin Fox

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This research examines the relationship between psychological strain, self-regulation, and informal accountability for others (IAFO). Our study attempts to enhance organizational research by demonstrating the moderating effect of self-regulation, a form of attention control, on the strain and IAFO relationship. We test hypotheses using data collected in an organizational sample of 105 working adults. Findings indicate that self-regulation moderates the strain – IAFO relationship for those who are not able to focus well on specific job tasks. The paper concludes with a discussion of managerial implications, the study’s relevant strengths, limitations and directions for future research.

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  • M. Todd Royle & Gavin Fox, 2011. "The Relationship Between Psychological Strain Self-Regulation, And Informal Accountability For Others," International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 4(1), pages 1-18.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibf:ijmmre:v:4:y:2011:i:1:p:1-18
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    2. M. Todd Royle & Wayne A. Hochwarter & Angela T. Hall, 2008. "The Mediating Effect of Informal Accountability for Others," International Journal of Management and Marketing Research, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 1(1), pages 1-22.
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    stress; control; informal accountability for others;
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    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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