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from areas that they may not interact with on a day-to-day basis.
An increase in identification with a group brings with it increased
motivation to reach group goals rather than those that represent the
self-interest of the individual (Scott and Lane, 2000). Therefore, a self-
assessment process that increases organizational identification may be
of value to the organization because it increases individual motivation
toward the goals that are of importance to the organization.
Endnotes
1. Weisbord (1987), p. 93.
2.
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