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The Influence of Transactive Memory System on Individual Career Resilience: The Role of Taking Charge and Self-Promotion

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  • Yuhao Liu

    (School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Xingchi Zhou

    (School of Management, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China)

  • Shudi Liao

    (Business School, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China)

  • Jianqiao Liao

    (School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Zhiwen Guo

    (Business School, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China)

Abstract

The transactive memory system is known as an effective group cognitive system as well as a knowledge-sharing structure for organizations to keep competitive advantages in today’s dynamic and knowledge-based business environment. However, its influence at the individual level remains vague. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of a transactive memory system (TMS) on individual career resilience through the theoretical perspective of conservation of resources theory (COR). This research proposes and examines a moderated mediation model that elaborates how a transactive memory system affects individual career resilience. A two-stage empirical study was conducted among 328 employees from companies in China. The findings suggest that a transactive memory system significantly influences individual career resilience positively, and employee taking-charge behavior plays a mediating role in that relationship. Furthermore, the results supported our moderated mediation model, which indicates that individuals with high self-promotion motives are more likely to engage in taking-charge behavior than those with low self-promotion motives, and the former reported higher career resilience than the latter eventually. Theoretical and practical implications are also provided in the discussion section.

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  • Yuhao Liu & Xingchi Zhou & Shudi Liao & Jianqiao Liao & Zhiwen Guo, 2019. "The Influence of Transactive Memory System on Individual Career Resilience: The Role of Taking Charge and Self-Promotion," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-17, September.
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