Organizational compatibility and workplace drug testing: Modeling the adoption of innovative social control practices

Hannah K. Knudsen; Paul M. Roman; J. Aaron Johnson

doi:10.1023/B:SOFO.0000003006.65704.f1

Organizational compatibility and workplace drug testing: Modeling the adoption of innovative social control practices

Hannah K. Knudsen, Paul M. Roman, J. Aaron Johnson

Behavioral Science

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Abstract

Few researchers have examined organizational variation in the adoption of workplace drug testing, but innovation theory suggests that adoption is more likely when it is compatible with an organization's values, previously introduced ideas, and needs. Using data from the 1997 National Employee Survey, this research models the effects of organizational compatibility, industry, and establishment size on the adoption of drug testing. The data reveal that compatibility, as measured by an organization's rules orientation, presence of an employee assistance program, and mechanization, is associated with the adoption of drug testing. As predicted, the adoption of drug testing varies across industries and by establishment size.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	621-640
Number of pages	20
Journal	Sociological Forum
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/B:SOFO.0000003006.65704.f1
State	Published - Dec 2003

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Funding Information:
The authors acknowledge research support from Research Grants T32-AA-07473, R01-AA-07250, and R01-AA-10130 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and Research Grant R01-DA-07417 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Keywords

Drug testing
Innovation
Organizational compatibility

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Sociology and Political Science

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