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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.