The lack of a shared national identity is often blamed for ethnic conflict and low economic development. This raises the question: does society’s modernization (in particular, industrialization) lead to identity, thereby bringing good outcomes in development? paper theoretically examines question using contest model augmented with multiple production sectors social identification. analysis show...

The objective of this paper is to propose a new way of analyzing culture in global IS outsourcing relationships. Previous research in IS has focused on the analysis of values, beliefs, customs, and other elements of culture whereas other inherent characteristics of culture, such as its dynamic and subjective nature, have been widely ignored. Hence, we suggest analyzing culture and identity in r...

In this study we examine whether feelings of inclusion are correlated with identity integration, and if so, what effect this interaction might have on conflict adaptation. Our first hypothesis is that we will find a positive relationship between identity integration (II) and conflict adaptation. Our second hypothesis is that we will see a positive relationship between II and feelings of inclusi...

In three studies we examined the experience and management of conflict between different types of multiple identities. Participants described a conflict between pairs of role, relational, or social identities before rating the experience (i.e., magnitude, stress, and growth) and management of conflict on a newly developed scale assessing four strategies: reconciliation, where identities are int...

With societal security, the Copenhagen school has provided a concept that illuminates much of the conflict between states and sub-state groups, though, as their critics have pointed out, the danger of reifying the identity of these groups is all too real. How can the concept be employed without succumbing to the weaknesses associated with the reification of societal identity. This paper examine...

Purpose This study aims to take a step toward integrating research regarding the image, role and identity of management accountants by understanding how employers’ perceptions ideal accountant image differ from operational managers’ perceived expectations, perceive their those factors shape accountants’ who they are want be. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative design draws upon case compa...