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Perceived Dissimilarity and Work Group Involvement

The Moderating Effects of Group Openness to Diversity

Elizabeth V. Hobman

University of Queensland

Prashant Bordia

University of Queenslandprashant{at}psy.uq.edu.au

Cynthia Gallois

University of Queensland

Perceived dissimilarity and its association with work group involvement were examined in this study. Additionally, perceived group openness to diversity was examined as a moderator of this relationship. A longitudinal study was conducted with nurses in four departments of a public hospital. Results revealed that visible dissimilarity was negatively associated with work group involvement at both times, and informational dissimilarity was negatively associated with work group involvement at Time 1. Openness to diversity interacted with visible and informational dissimilarity in the prediction of work group involvement at both times. This interaction pattern showed that there was a negative relationship between dissimilarity and work group involvement when individuals perceived low group openness to diversity, whereas there was no relationship when individuals perceived high group openness to diversity. Results highlight the importance of managing perceptions of difference and introducing norms that encourage the active involvement of group members.

Key Words: dissimilarity • work group involvement • diversity climate • work teams

Group & Organization Management, Vol. 29, No. 5, 560-587 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1059601103254269
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