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JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Not All Organization-Based Self-Esteem is Created Equal:
Sources and Consequences of OBSE Fragility


Author(s): Joshua R. Knapp, Elaine C. Hollensbe, Janelle R Enns-Gordon

Citation: Joshua R. Knapp, Elaine C. Hollensbe, Janelle R Enns-Gordon, (2012) "Not All Organization-Based Self-Esteem is Created Equal: Sources and Consequences of OBSE Fragility," Journal of Organizational Psychology, Vol. 12, Iss. 2, pp. 82 - 96

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Existing theory on organization-based self-esteem assumes that high levels of OBSE motivate employees
to exhibit outcomes consistent with their OBSE level. That is, high OBSE employees are expected to think
and act in a way reflecting a secure sense of high self-worth, consistently exhibiting positive attitudes and
behavior across contexts. In contrast, we argue that employees’ OBSE can be more or less fragile, and
that higher levels of fragile OBSE will motivate employees to react defensively to circumstances
threatening self-worth. Our multidimensional view is unique and important because it offers a possible
explanation for inconsistent employee behavior.