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Journal of Management· 2014Q1· Review

Getting to the “COR”

Jonathon R. B. Halbesleben, Jean‐Pierre Neveu, Samantha C. Paustian‐Underdahl, Mina Westman

Short summary

This review addresses criticisms of Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, particularly concerning its central concept of 'resources'. It aims to resolve conceptual issues and suggest future research directions.

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  • Criticisms of COR theory focus on the central concept of 'resources'.
  • Key areas of concern include conceptualization, conservation, acquisition, fluctuation, and measurement of resources.
  • The review aims to resolve existing concerns and identify gaps in COR literature.
  • Integration with other psychology and management research is suggested.

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Abstract

Proposed as a theory of motivation, the basic tenet of conservation of resources (COR) theory is that humans are motivated to protect their current resources and acquire new resources. Despite its recent popularity in the organizational behavior literature, several criticisms of the theory have emerged, primarily related to the central concept of resources. In this review, we address concerns regarding the conceptualization, conservation, acquisition, fluctuation, and measurement of resources. We highlight gaps in the COR literature that can be addressed by integrating research from other areas of psychology and management. In this manner, we hope to push the COR literature forward by resolving several concerns and providing suggestions for future research that might address other concerns.

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