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Simosi M, Aldossari M, Chaudhry S, Rousseau DM. Uncovering Missing Voices: Invisible Aspects of Idiosyncratic Deals (I-Deals). GROUP & ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/10596011221120377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
To provide context for this special issue’s eight articles, we review the lenses adopted in i-deals research and its findings and then address under-studied aspects of i-deals. Part of the societal trend toward customization of employment arrangements, the i-deals workers negotiate for themselves are the subject of a growing body of research. We observe that i-deals research investigates both antecedents and consequences of i-deals at levels from the individual and dyad to team and organization. Numerous theories have been applied to explain i-deal phenomena beginning with social exchange theory in its initial research to social comparison and diverse theories regarding human needs and values. Employers are known to use i-deals to attract, motivate, and retain workers, while employees pursue i-deals to better their work lives and career opportunities. Although the positive effects of i-deals for organizations and i-dealers alike are well-documented, potential negative effects are under-studied. Moreover, white collar workers in developed countries are the recurrent focus in i-deals research to the neglect of other occupations and societies. In this article and special issue, we seek insights regarding understudied aspects of i-deals to deepen investigation into their myriad manifestations and effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Simosi
- Department of Organisational Studies & HRM, School of Business & Management, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK
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- Department of Organisational Studies & HRM, School of Business & Management, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK
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- School of Management, Birkbeck College, University of London, London, UK
| | - Denise M. Rousseau
- Heinz College and Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA
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