The Role of Proactive Behaviors in the Organizational Socialization of K–12 Principals (Poster 3)

• In Event: Organizational Theory: Emergent Research

Abstract

This mixed methods study examined the proactive role principals play in facilitating their own organizational socialization using a never before tested four theory framework. Phase I of the research utilized data from two quantitative questionnaires collected from a large sample of K-12 public school principals. Phase II of the study employed findings from the questionnaires to purposely select a sample of principals with whom to conduct follow up semi-structured interviews. Findings showed principals play an active role in their socialization, which is motivated by great amounts of uncertainty and a need to belong. Moreover, they utilize multiple forms of proactive behaviors through engaging in social exchanges in an effort to fashion a positive social identity within the organization.

Author

• Thomas NOBILI, University of Bridgeport