Do workaholics prefer demanding, aggressive, and results‐oriented organizational cultures?

Abstract

This study examined organizational culture preferences and workaholism components. Previous cross‐sectional research has shown that workaholics describe their organizations as more demanding work environments. What is not clear is whether workaholics prefer such workplaces. Data were collected from 181 undergraduate business students using anonymous questionnaires. Comparisons of various workaholic and nonworkaholic types showed that enthusiastic addicts generally had stronger organizational culture preferences than did other workaholic and non‐workaholic types on several culture measures. Results of hierarchical regression analyses indicated that students scoring higher on feeling driven to work had stronger organizational culture preferences in general.

Citation

Burke, R.J. (2002), "Do workaholics prefer demanding, aggressive, and results‐oriented organizational cultures?", Career Development International, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 211-217. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430210431299