Peer evaluations in self-managing work teams : the role of specific emotions in extra-role behaviours
Date
2010
Authors
Koike, Chiaki
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2010
Abstract
This study examined emotional reactions that occurred when participants compared the fairness of own outcomes to that of peer outcomes. The mediating role of emotions (pride, guilt, envy, or anger) on the fairness perceptions and the intention to engage in organizational citizenship (OCB) or counterproductive work behaviour (CWB) was assessed. Two hundred and sixty nine undergraduate business students participated in the main study. Peer evaluation vignettes were used to simulate four fairness conditions. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that perceived fairness to self interacted with perceived fairness to others, which led to emotional reactions, including pride, guilt, envy, and anger. Perceived fairness also directly influenced behaviour. However, only the negative emotions of anger and envy acted as mediators. As such, anger decreased OCB intention and increased CWB intention. Envy decreased the intention to engage in OCB. Implications of the results were discussed.
Description
x, 128 leaves ; 29 cm
Keywords
Peer review , Employees -- Rating of , Teams in the workplace , Fairness , Dissertations, Academic