Attraction, Autonomy, and Reciprocity in the Scientist – Supervisor Relationship

This paper explores the basis of work integration between the scientist and his supervisor in an organization devoted to basic research. 2 The analysis uses a three-dimensional model of role integration: 1) mutual attractiveness, why they get together; 2) reciprocity; and 3) autonomy, how they stabi...

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Main Author: Barney G. Glaser, Ph.D., Hon. Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociology Press 2010-02-01
Series:Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal
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Online Access:http://groundedtheoryreview.com/2012/04/01/attraction-autonomy-and-reciprocity-in-the-scientist-supervisor-relationship1/
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Summary:This paper explores the basis of work integration between the scientist and his supervisor in an organization devoted to basic research. 2 The analysis uses a three-dimensional model of role integration: 1) mutual attractiveness, why they get together; 2) reciprocity; and 3) autonomy, how they stabilize working together. The recognized competence in research of both parties is shown to be a source of mutual attraction, reciprocity in work and maintenance of autonomy.
ISSN:1556-1542
1556-1550