An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression

The number of constructs developed to assess workplace aggression has flourished in recent years, leading to confusion over what meaningful differences exist (if any) between the constructs. We argue that one way to frame the field of workplace aggression is via approach–avoidance principles, with v...

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Main Authors: FERRIS, D. Lance, YAN, Ming, LIM, Vivien K. G., CHEN, Yuanyi, FATIMAH, Shereen
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spelling sg-smu-ink.lkcsb_research-64512018-06-08T04:14:18Z An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression FERRIS, D. Lance YAN, Ming LIM, Vivien K. G. CHEN, Yuanyi FATIMAH, Shereen The number of constructs developed to assess workplace aggression has flourished in recent years, leading to confusion over what meaningful differences exist (if any) between the constructs. We argue that one way to frame the field of workplace aggression is via approach–avoidance principles, with various workplace aggression constructs(e.g., abusive supervision, supervisor undermining, and workplace ostracism) differentially predicting specific approach or avoidance emotions and behaviors. Using two multi-wave field samples of employees, we demonstrate the utility of approach–avoidance principles in conceptualizing workplace aggression constructs, as well as the processes and boundary conditions through which they uniquely influence outcomes. Implications for the workplace aggression literature are discussed. 2016-10-01T07:00:00Z text application/pdf https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/5452 info:doi/10.5465/amj.2014.0221 https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/6451/viewcontent/AMJ_Approach_Avoidance_Workplace_Aggression.pdf http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business eng Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University Organizational Behavior and Theory Organization Development
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FERRIS, D. Lance
YAN, Ming
LIM, Vivien K. G.
CHEN, Yuanyi
FATIMAH, Shereen
An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
description The number of constructs developed to assess workplace aggression has flourished in recent years, leading to confusion over what meaningful differences exist (if any) between the constructs. We argue that one way to frame the field of workplace aggression is via approach–avoidance principles, with various workplace aggression constructs(e.g., abusive supervision, supervisor undermining, and workplace ostracism) differentially predicting specific approach or avoidance emotions and behaviors. Using two multi-wave field samples of employees, we demonstrate the utility of approach–avoidance principles in conceptualizing workplace aggression constructs, as well as the processes and boundary conditions through which they uniquely influence outcomes. Implications for the workplace aggression literature are discussed.
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author FERRIS, D. Lance
YAN, Ming
LIM, Vivien K. G.
CHEN, Yuanyi
FATIMAH, Shereen
author_facet FERRIS, D. Lance
YAN, Ming
LIM, Vivien K. G.
CHEN, Yuanyi
FATIMAH, Shereen
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title An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
title_short An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
title_full An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
title_fullStr An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
title_full_unstemmed An approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
title_sort approach-avoidance framework of workplace aggression
publisher Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University
publishDate 2016
url https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/5452
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/6451/viewcontent/AMJ_Approach_Avoidance_Workplace_Aggression.pdf
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