The grapes are sour: An envier's attributional perspective of coworker impression management

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sundas Azeem ◽  
Mueen Aizaz Zafar ◽  
Abdul Karim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Attributional Style ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Counterproductive Behavior ◽  
Conditional Effects ◽  
Relative Disadvantage ◽  
T1 And T2 ◽  
Mediation Models

Abstract Arguing that it would serve scholars and practitioners better to view impression management (IM) from a coworker's perspective than from that of an actor's outcomes, this study demonstrates that IM by a coworker triggers a self-serving attributional process. The authors reason that denial of another's relative advantage leads the observing coworker to attribute this behavior to the actor's incompetence, consequently leading to counterproductive behavior toward them in efforts to reduce their own relative disadvantage. Data were collected at T1 and T2 from 142 service sector employees. Our results were consistent with our hypotheses. However, the moderated-mediation models for conditional effects of hostile attributional style were not supported. This study offers an integrated view of previously isolated domains of IM and attribution, suggesting future literature considers a similar perspective for more meaningful investigations.

scholarly journals MIMIC models for uniform and non-uniform DIF as moderated mediation models

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Kay Montoya ◽  
Minjeong Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variable ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Mimic Models ◽  
Multiple Indicators ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Conditional Effects ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Uniform Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Mediation Models

In this note we describe how multiple indicators multiple cause (MIMIC) models for studying uniform and non-uniform differential item functioning (DIF) can be conceptualized as mediation and moderated mediation models. Conceptualizing DIF within the context of a moderated mediation model helps us understand DIF as the effect of some variable on our measurements which is not accounted for by the latent variable of interest. In addition, this allows us to apply useful concepts and ideas from the mediation and moderation literature: (1) improving our understanding of uniform and non-uniform DIF as direct effects and interactions, (2) understanding the implication of indirect effects in DIF analysis, (3) clarifying the interpretation of the “uniform DIF parameter” in the presence of non-uniform DIF, and (4) probing interactions and using the concept of “conditional effects” to better understand the patterns of DIF across the range of the latent variable.

scholarly journals Machiavellianism and Bullying Behavior: Conditional Effects of Trait Activating Job Roles and Mediating Mechanism of Impression Management: A Region Based Study

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 265-276
Author(s):  
Hafsah Zahur ◽  
Tasneem Fatima ◽  
Hina Shahab
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Telecommunication Sector ◽  
Job Roles ◽  
Conditional Effects ◽  
Bullying Behavior ◽  
Impression Management Tactics ◽  
The Impact

This research identifies the job-based role ambiguity which positively triggers the self-impressions of Machiavellianism personality. Machiavellian personality engaged in bullying behaviors which can be reduced by the soft impression management tactics. A field sample of 420 employees working in telecommunication sector were analyzed. Time lag research design was used to investigate the linear effects of the proposed constructs. The hypotheses were tested by using the moderated-mediation analysis. The result shows that role ambiguous job demands trigger the functional attributes of Machiavellian personality for predicting positive self-impression. The impact of Machiavellian personality on bullying behavior through moderated-mediation of role ambiguity and impression management was significantly proved.

scholarly journals MIMIC Models for Uniform and Nonuniform DIF as Moderated Mediation Models

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-136
Author(s):  
Amanda K. Montoya ◽  
Minjeong Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variable ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Mimic Models ◽  
Multiple Indicators ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Conditional Effects ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Mediation Models

In this article, the authors describe how multiple indicators multiple cause (MIMIC) models for studying uniform and nonuniform differential item functioning (DIF) can be conceptualized as mediation and moderated mediation models. Conceptualizing DIF within the context of a moderated mediation model helps to understand DIF as the effect of some variable on measurements that is not accounted for by the latent variable of interest. In addition, useful concepts and ideas from the mediation and moderation literature can be applied to DIF analysis: (a) improving the understanding of uniform and nonuniform DIF as direct effects and interactions, (b) understanding the implication of indirect effects in DIF analysis, (c) clarifying the interpretation of the “uniform DIF parameter” in the presence of nonuniform DIF, and (d) probing interactions and using the concept of “conditional effects” to better understand the patterns of DIF across the range of the latent variable.

When and how does perceived overqualification lead to turnover intention? A moderated mediation model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riya Vinayak ◽  
Jyotsna Bhatnagar ◽  
Madhushree Nanda Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Supervisor Support ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Supervisor Support ◽  
Perceived Overqualification ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe study is aimed at developing and testing a theoretical model where psychological capital acts as the intervening mechanism explicating the relationship between perceived overqualification (POQ) and turnover intention. It also explores how perceived supervisor support (PSS) influences the mediating role of psychological capital in the perceived overqualification and turnover intention association.Design/methodology/approachThe authors test the model through a sample data of 314 workers employed in the Indian IT service sector. IBM SPSS and SPSS AMOS software were utilized for conducting analysis and testing the model involving first-stage moderated mediation.FindingsThe study confirms that perceptions of overqualification have a positive relationship with turnover intentions. Further, it finds that the positive association between POQ and turnover intention will be mediated by psychological capital. The results reflected that perceived supervisor support shall weaken the relationship between perceptions of overqualification and psychological capital.Originality/valueThe research is amongst the limited researches which look at the influence of psychological capital and perceived supervisor support with regards to POQ. It attempts to lay down the underlying psychological mechanism of POQ and highlight the role played by perceived supervisor support.

Frogs in boiling water: a moderated-mediation model of exploitative leadership, fear of negative evaluation and knowledge hiding behaviors

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauzia Syed ◽  
Saima Naseer ◽  
Muhammad Waheed Akhtar ◽  
Mudassir Husnain ◽  
Muhammad Kashif
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Fear Of Negative Evaluation ◽  
Appraisal Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Knowledge Hiding

Purpose This study aims to utilize the cognitive appraisal theory of stress and coping by conducting a joint investigation of the mediating role of knowledge hiding behaviors in the relationship of exploitative leadership on employee’s work related attitudes (i.e. turnover intentions) and behaviors (e.g. job performance, creativity) and fear of negative evaluation in influencing this mediation. Design/methodology/approach Using the Preacher and Hayes’ (2004) moderated-mediation approach, the authors tested the model by collecting multi-wave and two-source data from employees and fellow peers (n = 281) working in the service sector of Pakistan. Findings Results of the study demonstrate that exploitative leadership adversely influences one’s performance and turnover intentions through knowledge hiding behaviors. The fear of negative evaluation moderates the indirect effects of exploitative leadership on employee’s outcomes through knowledge hiding behaviors such that these indirect effects are stronger for individuals possessing low levels of fear of negative evaluation. Originality/value The current study contributes to knowledge management and dark leadership literature by suggesting knowledge hiding behaviors as a process through which exploitative leaders unveil their negative effects on employee’s outcomes. This study is also unique in the sense, as it posits that employees might vary because of their dispositional traits (i.e. low fear of negative evaluation) in responding to exploitative leadership with greater knowledge hiding behaviors.

Customers’ Perspectives of Internet Banking Adoption in Developing Economies

2014 ◽  
pp. 191-205
Author(s):  
G. Varaprasad ◽  
R. Sridharan ◽  
Anandakuttan B. Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Customer Base

The competition in the banking sector has increased dramatically from the past decade. This increased competition environment in the financial service sector has resulted in the development and utilization of alternative delivery channels. The advancements and revolutions in the communication and information technology have changed the functional scenario of the banking sector significantly. Internet banking is a novel delivery channel of banking and has been found to be an optional channel for the traditional banking because of the savings in time, money and effort. Banks have become more and more competitive to meet the customers demand for ease of use, functionality, relative advantage, greater accessibility and the best of the services at a lower price. The objective of this study is to investigate the factors which influence the adoption of Internet banking adoption in private sector banks of India. Factors such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, relative advantage and trialability have been found to be the determinants of Internet banking in the previous studies. A new variable called conspicuousness has been introduced in the present study. Such a study has not been reported in the literature in the Indian context. A model has been proposed and tested using various statistical techniques. The findings are of great use primarily for the banks which are planning to offer Internet banking services, and for already existing banks to focus on the gaps. This research article provides valuable insights into the underlying contextual factors of Internet banking behavior for researchers and practitioners. The outcome of the study can be used to formulate new marketing strategies to increase the customer base of Internet banking market.

scholarly journals The Interplay between Job Control, SOC Strategies, and Age in Sustaining Work Ability in a Sample of Administrative Employees

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1463
Author(s):  
Ilaria Sottimano ◽  
Gloria Guidetti ◽  
Sara Viotti ◽  
Daniela Converso
Keyword(s):  
Work Ability ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Administrative Employees ◽  
Public Context ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediation Models

In recent years, the average age of workers has risen. Because of that, work ability is reducing in many sectors, especially in a public context. Given the above, it is necessary to investigate the individual and organisational resources that can play a role in the protection of work ability. This study investigates the work ability of administrative workers, examines selection, optimisation, and compensation (SOC) as a form of mediation between job control and work ability, and explores the relationship of job control, age, work ability, and SOC strategies via moderated mediation models. The findings indicate that job control, SOC strategies, and age correlate to work ability, but the effect of these factors is different. Job control and SOC strategies are positively related to work ability, and job control positively relates to the use of optimisation and compensation. However, only optimisation and compensation strategies mediate the association between job control and work ability. Finally, age moderates the effect of job control on work ability. The findings suggest that interventions, such as SOC training, promotion, and job control, may help to sustain work ability among elderly administrative workers.

Promoting Bank Usage Habits in Africa’s Savings Mobilization Programs: A Strategic Marketing Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 027614672095806
Author(s):  
Charlene A. Dadzie ◽  
Evelyn M. Winston ◽  
Alvin J. Williams ◽  
Kofi Q. Dadzie
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Strategic Marketing ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Policy Regime ◽  
Service Accessibility ◽  
Relative Disadvantage ◽  
Marketing Systems ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Financial Arrangements

Despite widespread liberalization of savings mobilization marketing systems in African economies, consumers continue to rely more heavily on informal financial services than formal financial services, within these systems. The authors draw on habit theory and the strategic marketing framework to develop a rural, customer-centric marketing (CCM) model for promoting rural savings programs in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) context. Results based on data from Ghana’s savings mobilization program show that under the current, liberalized policy regime, formal financial institutions generate a more significant relative advantage than informal financial arrangements. Of the four customer-centric marketing activities (i.e., service affordability, accessibility, acceptability, and awareness), consumers only viewed service affordability as generating a relative disadvantage. Relatedly, only service affordability positively influenced savings likelihood, while service accessibility negatively influenced the bank usage habit. The results confirm that the customer-centric marketing approach effectively identifies which service inducements promote the bank usage habit in Africa’s savings mobilization programs.

scholarly journals Power Analysis for Conditional Indirect Effects: A Tutorial for Conducting Monte Carlo Simulations with Categorical Exogenous Variables

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Donnelly ◽  
Terrence D. Jorgensen ◽  
Cort Rudolph
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulations ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Power Analysis ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Exogenous Variables ◽  
Sample Size Planning ◽  
Conditional Indirect Effects ◽  
Mediation Models

Conceptual and statistical models that include conditional indirect effects (i.e., so-called “moderated mediation” models) are increasingly popular in the behavioral sciences. Although there is ample guidance in the literature for how to specify and test such models, there is scant advice regarding how to best design studies for such purposes, and this especially includes techniques for sample size planning (i.e., “power analysis”). In this paper, we discuss challenges in sample size planning for moderated mediation models and offer a tutorial for conducting Monte Carlo simulations in the specific case where one has categorical exogenous variables. Such a scenario is commonly faced when one is considering testing conditional indirect effects in experimental research, wherein the (assumed) predictor and moderator variables are manipulated factors and the (assumed) mediator and outcome variables are observed/measured variables. To support this effort, we offer example data and reproducible R code that constitutes a “toolkit” to aid researchers in the design of research to test moderated mediation models.

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