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  • A Framework for the Study of Positive Deviance in Organizations

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    Author(s)
    Mertens, Willem
    Recker, Jan
    Kohlborn, Thomas
    Kummer, Tyge
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    Kummer, Tyge
    Year published
    2016
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    Abstract
    Positive deviance describes behavior that deviates from salient norms, yet is positive in its intention or effect. It has received considerable attention in the sociology literature, and is increasingly being studied in the context of the workplace. The development of a cumulative tradition in this domain, however, is hindered by the continued coexistence of multiple definitions of positive deviance in organizations and the use of various measurements and research designs. In this article, we synthesize existing definitions and approaches to the organizational study of positive deviance, integrate them into a coherent ...
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    Positive deviance describes behavior that deviates from salient norms, yet is positive in its intention or effect. It has received considerable attention in the sociology literature, and is increasingly being studied in the context of the workplace. The development of a cumulative tradition in this domain, however, is hindered by the continued coexistence of multiple definitions of positive deviance in organizations and the use of various measurements and research designs. In this article, we synthesize existing definitions and approaches to the organizational study of positive deviance, integrate them into a coherent conceptual framework, and offer methodological advice and illustrations.
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    Journal Title
    Deviant Behavior
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2016.1174519
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    © 2016 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Deviant Behavior on 23 May 2016, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01639625.2016.1174519
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    Psychology not elsewhere classified
    Sociology
    Psychology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/123789
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