Müller-Scholtz, Tilman (2024) Shifting Lenses: Exploring Antecedents for Organizational Support of Malevolent Creativity. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study investigates factors influencing support for malevolent creative ideas within organizational contexts by drawing on construal level theory while considering the influence of personal gain. It was hypothesized that the effect of construal level on support for malevolent creative ideas is mediated by recognition of malevolence and that this effect is moderated by instrumentality. A 2x2 between-subjects experimental design was utilized to assess the hypothesis. 200 participants were recruited and randomly assigned to one of four conditions, manipulating both construal level adoption and instrumentality. While the hypothesized moderated mediation effect was not statistically significant, exploratory analyses revealed noteworthy differences in idea ratings across various dimensions. Moreover, there were significant differences between participants’ support for malevolent and benevolent creative ideas. Notably, creativity ratings and their theoretical subcomponents were significantly positively related to support for malevolent creative ideas, while being significantly negatively related to recognition of malevolence. The findings shed light on the dynamics among construal level, perception of malevolence and support for malevolent creative ideas, underscoring the importance of decision-makers ethical considerations in shaping attitudes towards the implementation of malevolent creative ideas in organizations. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Rietzschel, E.F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Apr 2024 12:07 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Apr 2024 12:07 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3297 |
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