2016
DOI: 10.1108/pr-05-2015-0136
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The interaction between supportive and unsupportive manager behaviors on employee work attitudes

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use social exchange theory (SET) to examine a model where supportive and unsupportive manager behaviors (SMB and UMB) interact to predict employees’ engagement, job satisfaction and turnover intention. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional online survey collected data from 252 UK-based employees of a global data management company. Findings Factor analysis confirmed manager behaviors to consist of two constructs: supportive and unsupportive behaviors. Structu… Show more

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“…The importance of this theory is that the leader’s ability to interact successfully with subordinates is crucial in maintaining effective organizations [ 35 , 36 ]. In fact, leaders act as gatekeepers of resources to support their employees [ 37 ]. However, because they have limited time and resources, leaders do not behave consistently toward all their subordinates [ 35 , 38 , 39 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The importance of this theory is that the leader’s ability to interact successfully with subordinates is crucial in maintaining effective organizations [ 35 , 36 ]. In fact, leaders act as gatekeepers of resources to support their employees [ 37 ]. However, because they have limited time and resources, leaders do not behave consistently toward all their subordinates [ 35 , 38 , 39 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Supervisor support is a characteristic that affects employee retention (George, 2015). However, Teoh et al (2016) found supportive management behaviors did not reduce turnover intention, and Timms et al (2015) found use of FWAs had a minimal direct relationship with turnover intentions. Considering turnover intention among federal employees, Pitts et al (2011) suggested that supervisor support is more important than coworker support.…”
Section: Research Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Where job resources positively related with quality of care, job control and autonomy function to provide more opportunities to cope with challenging situations (Bakker & Demerouti, 2017;Shirom, Nirel, & Vinokur, 2006). Social support is also useful as a source of information and emotional support (Teoh, Coyne, Devonish, Leather, & Zarola, 2016), particularly from managers who are typically better placed to influence work patterns and access to resources.…”
Section: The Complexity Of the Perceived Working Conditions And Qualimentioning
confidence: 99%