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Despite the growing popularity of the paradox perspective, there is still a limited understanding of how, why, and when paradoxical tensions influence individual behaviors. This dissertation unravels these unresolved questions through the lens of ambivalence. In doing so, I take a finer-grained approach to distinguish two types of ambivalence (i.e., deep- and surface-level ambivalence) to explain the effects of various paradoxical tensions. Specifically, I hypothesize that intra-role identity conflict and peer value conflict may predict deep-level ambivalence, whereas mixed organizational support may predict surface-level ambivalence. Further, by examining conditions that amplify (or mitigate) various individual responses to paradoxical tensions and ambivalence, I aim to offer practical guidelines for organizational members to better manage paradoxical tensions and ambivalence. Specifically, I posit that paradoxical tensions will be more impactful in individuals’ ambivalence and subsequent behaviors when the issue at hand is made salient in their work environment. In addition, highlighting the moderating role of paradox mindset, I predict that paradox mindset will prompt a more constructive behavior (i.e., integrative behavior) while deterring defensive behaviors (i.e., avoidant and dominating behaviors) in response to ambivalence and paradoxical tensions. I develop and validate scale measures that are contextualized to technology transfer in federal laboratories (Pilot Study) and test my theoretical model with scientists in federal laboratories (Main Study).
ContributorsKim, Joohyung (Author) / Ashforth, Blake E (Thesis advisor) / Waldman, David A (Thesis advisor) / Mitchell, Marie S (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2022
DescriptionThis project reflects on the historical constructions of queer Jewish diasporic deviance, presents a theology of misfit mysticism, and offers an in-process play surrounding these topics. Musings include anti-nationalism, sacred-profanity, degeneracy, divinity, paradox, and infinity.
ContributorsMones, M (Author) / Karimi, Robert Farid (Thesis director) / Sprowls, Jared (Committee member) / Wasserman, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor) / Dean, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The purpose of this study is to explore the way mindfulness informs how leaders make sense of and navigate paradoxical tensions that arise in their organizations. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, based on synchronous, semi- structured, in-depth interviews of leaders who hold a personal mindfulness practice. Qualitative interviews illuminate how leaders’ communication about paradoxical tensions (e.g., through metaphorical language) reflects the way they experience those tensions. Findings extend the constitutive approach to paradox by demonstrating the way mindfulness informs awareness, emotion, pausing, and self-care. Specifically, this study (1) empirically illustrates how higher-level, dialogic more-than responses to paradox may be used to accomplish both-and responses to paradox, (2) evidences the way discursive consciousness of emotion may generatively inform paradox management, (3) suggests the appropriateness and use of a new paradox management strategy that I term ‘mindful dis/engagement’, and (4) highlights self-care as an others-centered leadership capability.
ContributorsTown, Sophia (Author) / Tracy, Sarah (Thesis advisor) / Fairhurst, Gail (Committee member) / Adame, Elissa (Committee member) / Brummans, Boris (Committee member) / Lange, Don (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2019