Study goals
Understand the aspects of the structural distribution of attention that influence the attention of individuals in organizations.
Relevance / originality
The Attention-Based View (ABV) defines the importance of the structural determinants of organizational care and is in the initial phase of validation. We have identified that individuals are involved with specific issues, but attention to the same issues varies by organizational position.
Methodology / approach
We performed two distinct and interlinked studies considered experiments using an eye-tracking tool. In the first study, our sample was future professionals (n=151) and in the second study, managers (n=140). Data were analyzed quantitatively.
Main results
The professional profile and the organizational environment (internship) influence the choice of information in the areas of interest (AOI) of future professionals. The professional profile of managers influences the choice of information (AOI) for the allocation of care.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
We present a methodological contribution by using a neuroscientific eye tracking tool and theoretically contribute to the ABV literature by responding to calls to increase the number and quality of empirical articles analyzing the behavior of organizations.
Social / management contributions
We present the effect of the professional profile and the organizational environment as influencers in the allocation of attention that support decision-making. A possible inattention can be mitigated by considering the communication channels and structures.