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  • Organizational Psychology
  • Work and Organizational Behavior

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  • Job crafting theory suggests revising work roles yields both positive and negative outcomes.
  • Prior research predominantly focused on the beneficial effects of job crafting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential dysfunctional consequences of job crafting on performance.
  • To examine the U-shaped relationship between job crafting and performance effectiveness.
  • To explore the moderating roles of task (autonomy, ambiguity) and social (interdependence, support) contexts.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed the relationship between job crafting and performance effectiveness.
  • Investigated the influence of contextual factors on job crafting outcomes.
  • Measured job crafting, performance effectiveness (managerial and peer ratings), work attitudes, and contextual elements.

Main Results:

  • Job crafting positively and linearly impacted work-related attitudes (job satisfaction, affective commitment).
  • A U-shaped relationship was observed between job crafting and performance effectiveness, with moderate levels showing dysfunctional outcomes.
  • Work context elements moderated the curvilinear effects of job crafting on performance.

Conclusions:

  • Job crafting's impact on performance is not universally beneficial; moderate levels can be detrimental.
  • Work context significantly influences the consequences of job crafting for individuals.
  • Future research should consider the dual nature of job crafting and contextual moderators.