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Power Distance Profiles in Organizations: A Cluster-Analytic Approach and Associations with Organizational Outcomes

KOREAN JOURNAL OF COACHING PSYCHOLOGY / KOREAN JOURNAL OF COACHING PSYCHOLOGY, (P)2586-0755; (E)2799-8444
2023, v.7 no.3, pp.109-125
https://doi.org/10.51457/kjcp.2023.12.7.3.109
Eun Kyoung Chung (Kangwon National University Department of Psychology)
Yeseul Jung (Hannam University Department of Counseling Psychology)
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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of power distance on organizational outcome variables from the perspective of employee-organizational fit. Through cluster analysis, we sought to identify the subgroups that exist based on the combination of employees' power distance and organizational power distance. Additionally, we examined whether differences exist among these subgroups in terms of positive and negative organizational outcomes. A total of 398 participants were included in the study, and three distinct clusters were identified through cluster analysis. Cluster 1 comprised individuals with low power distance among employees and high power distance within the organization(LH), Cluster 2 consisted of individuals with high power distance in both employees and organizations(HH), and Cluster 3 represented individuals with significantly higher power distance among employees compared to their respective organizations(HL). When analyzing the differences between these three subgroups in relation to organizational outcomes, no significant differences were found in positive work affects. Overall, the LH group exhibited the most favorable organizational results, while the HH group displayed the most negative organizational outcomes. In light of these findings, we discussed the academic and practical implications of this study, as well as its limitations.

keywords
Power distance, Employees-organizational fit, Organizational outcomes, Cluster analysis


Submission Date
2023-11-11
Revised Date
2023-12-11
Accepted Date
2023-12-26
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