The Net Effects of Social Network Density and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Group Performance

<p>The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) social network density and group performance. Social networks have recently become a key area of interest for researchers in the study of management in organizations. OCB has likewise seen a considerable amount of attention in research literature as a direct and indirect contributor to group performance. This field study conducted at a military training course attempted to explore the possible net effects of network density and citizenship behaviors on group performance. Longitudinal social network data was used to examine whether there was a relationship between the levels of OCB displayed and the level of performance achieved in each group. Linear regression was used to explore the moderating and mediating relationships in this study. A sample of 406 students in 28 groups was studied. The data gathered provided empirical evidence that density and one dimension of OCB sportsmanship are negatively related to performance in both the task and friendship networks suggesting that low OCBs may actually be related to higher group performance. The results contradicted the social network density and OCB literature that predicted a positive relationship with performance.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>