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The positive side of peer pressure: employees as “enforcers” of positive cultural values

The positive side of peer pressure: employees as “enforcers” of positive cultural values This paper discusses how peer pressure works and how to use it in a positive way to encourage employees to behave in ways that are beneficial to the organization.Design/methodology/approachThis viewpoint is prepared by an independent writer offering practical suggestions to improve employee compliance by applying academic theory.FindingsOrganizations can create positive peer pressure through institutionalized socialization tactics that set clear expectations for behavior. These expectations become ingrained in culture leading to employees acting as “enforcers” of cultural values.Originality/valueThis article saves executives and researchers hours of reading time by presenting decades of research in a condensed and easy-to-read format. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

The positive side of peer pressure: employees as “enforcers” of positive cultural values

Lilly, Juliana
Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 35 (5): 3 – Jul 21, 2021
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Emerald Publishing
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10.1108/dlo-11-2020-0228
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This paper discusses how peer pressure works and how to use it in a positive way to encourage employees to behave in ways that are beneficial to the organization.Design/methodology/approachThis viewpoint is prepared by an independent writer offering practical suggestions to improve employee compliance by applying academic theory.FindingsOrganizations can create positive peer pressure through institutionalized socialization tactics that set clear expectations for behavior. These expectations become ingrained in culture leading to employees acting as “enforcers” of cultural values.Originality/valueThis article saves executives and researchers hours of reading time by presenting decades of research in a condensed and easy-to-read format.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 21, 2021

Keywords: Culture; Socialization; Peer pressure; Conformity

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