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A study of the mechanism of the congruence of leader–follower power distance orientation on employees’ task performance
No full textBased on implicit leadership theory, we examine the congruence effect of leader–follower power distance orientation (PDO) on follower trust in supervisor and work engagement, which in turn influences employees’ task performance. Results of polynomial regressions on 526 dyads supported the congruence effect hypothesis. The results show that (1) the congruence of leader–follower PDO leads to better performance; (2) under the condition of congruence, subordinate task performance is higher when leader–follower PDO matching in low–low ratings congruence than it is in high–high ratings congruence; (3) under the condition of asymmetrical incongruence, the follower had higher task performance when a leader’s PDO is lower than a follower’s PDO; (4) trust in supervisor and the work engagement mediate the effect of congruence of leader–follower PDO on employees’ task performance; (5) trust in supervisor also mediates the effect of congruence of leader–follower PDO on employees’ work engagement
Informal status and taking charge: the different roles of OBSE, P-J fit, and P-S fit
No full textStatus in an organization is considered a significant antecedent to an employee’s work-related behaviors. However, the relationship between knowledge workers’ informal status and “taking charge” has been ignored in previous human resource management research. Based on the self-consistency theory, this study examines the mechanisms underlying the influence of knowledge workers’ informal status on taking charge. Data were collected from 337 dyads of employees and their immediate supervisors in 24 enterprises and companies. The results of moderated-mediation analysis indicate organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) fully mediated the positive relationship between knowledge workers’ informal status and taking charge, whereas person-job fit (P-J fit) and person-supervisor fit (P-S fit) each moderated the relationship between knowledge workers’ informal status and OBSE, in addition to the indirect effect of knowledge workers’ informal status on taking charge. Specifically, the indirect effect was strongest when P-J fit or P-S fit was high. The theoretical and managerial implications of the findings, limitations of the study, and future research directions are discussed
[[alternative]]The Folklore Subjects in Liao, Shiou-Ping's "Gate" Series
No full text[[abstract]]Being the introducer of modern-day printmaking techniques to Taiwan, Shiou-Ping Liao (1936-) has been praised as "Father of Prints in Taiwan". However, besides his highly commended contribution to the popularization of printmaking in Taiwan, Liao's special painting style is also worth further investigation and research. This thesis will focus on the "Gate" series (1966-72) on which Liao first established his unique personal artistic style. The author also tried to decipher the meanings of those folk icons used in this series and the implied meanings of using those folk subjects.
To understand how Liao created the "Gate" series and what folk subjects mean to the "Gate" series and the time, we should first understand the time when Liao started his painting career. Chapter 1 will first introduce the situation of the post-war Taiwanese artistic circles during the 1950's and 60's, and also the first half of the 60's of Japanese art circles. How the "Gate" series was created by Liao when he stayed in Paris (1965-68) is explained in Chapter 2. As for the folk art subjects, which are the most important part of the series and the sources of its geometric styles, were investigated in Chapter 3 and 4. The folk subjects in the series include: door god, paper money, Chinese decorative patterns, new year couplets and the colors used in traditional architectural paintings in Taiwan. Chapter 3 will first discuss where did these folk subjects come from, what did they mean, what are their traditional shapes, and when were they used. Then we analyze which characteristics were used in the series and what were derived or respond to their traditional meanings. Chapter 4 points out the close relation between traditional folk art styles and the abstract geometric style of the "Gate" series. Besides, it makes further explanation about the distinct difference between the "Gate" series' geometric abstraction and the 1960's Post Painterly Abstraction in America.
The conclusive Chapter 5 investigates the background of the "Gate" series to understand the inheritance of the Taiwan folk subjects in this series from the "Local Color" idea in the Japan ruling times. Furthermore, the trend of modernization of Taiwan fine arts in 60's also influences the using of folk subjects in "Gate" series. The performance and importance of the "Gate" series is thus concluded.
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