Typology of the Eight Domains of Discretion in Organizations
整合以往实证结果和档案访谈数据，推导出组织中自由裁量权的多维类型学，发现其包含八个不同领域，有助于构建成熟的理论。
abstract Discretion (an individual's latitude of action) is a fundamental element of work, with extensive individual and organizational consequences. Research has demonstrated the importance of discretion, but there is not yet a mature theory of discretion in organizations. Towards that end, this paper derives a multidimensional typology of discretion in organizations, integrating previous empirical results and archival interview data. It is found that discretion comprises eight distinct domains. This eight‐part typology casts new light on previous findings and contributes towards a mature theory of discretion. This article discusses the circumplex structure of the eight domains and their potential utility in characterizing fundamental aspects of work.