The Effects of Blame Attributions and Offender Likableness on Forgiveness and Revenge in the Workplace

1999 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 607-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murray Bradfield ◽  
Karl Aquino
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Blame Attributions ◽  
Offense Severity ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Attributions Of Blame ◽  
And Behavior

This study proposes and tests a model that applies the concept of restorative justice to the enactment of revenge and forgiveness in organizations. The model draws from theories of cognitive attribution and consistency, as well as more recent theories of revenge in organizations, to describe the process by which a personal offense triggers revenge and forgiveness cognitions and behavior. Attributions of blame were predicted to directly influence the contemplation of revenge and forgiveness strategies. In turn, these cognitions were hypothesized to be the immediate precursors of behavior. It was also predicted that the likableness of the offender would be positively associated with both revenge and forgiveness cognitions. Finally, blame attribution was expected to be influenced by offense severity. To test these predictions, a survey was administered to one hundred and eighty employees of a government agency. Structural equation modeling was used to assess the significance of the pathways in the model and compare its fit to theoretically plausible rivals. Although the theoretical model fit the data well, a less constrained alternative showed a superior fit. In both the theoretical model and less constrained alternative, all but two of the predicted pathways in the model were upheld. The implications of the findings for organizations are discussed and future research directions are offered.

A Short Review on Structural Equation Modeling: Applications and Future Research Directions

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Statistical Efficiency ◽  
Future Research Directions

The application of multivariate techniques is mainly to expand the researchers explanatory ability and statistical efficiency. The first generation analytical techniques share a common limitation i.e. each technique can examine only a single relationship at a time. Structural Equation Modeling, an extension of several multivariate techniques is the technique popularly used today can examine a series of dependence relationships simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to provide a short review on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) being used in social sciences research. A comprehensive literature review of article appearing in top journals is conducted in order to identify how often SEM theory is used. Also the key SEM steps have been provided offering potential researchers with a theoretical supported systematic approach that simplify the multiple options with performing SEM.

The Effects of Gratification, Trust, and Platform Quality on the Continuance Use of Ride-Sharing Services in a Developing Country

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-41
Author(s):  
Muftawu Dzang Alhassan ◽  
Ibrahim Osman Adam
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Ride Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Developed World

The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled the rise of ride-sharing services allowing individuals to access and request rides at a reasonably lower fee and their convenience thereby disrupting the delivery of traditional taxi services. Despite the promise of this sector, Information Systems (IS) research indicates a dearth of research examining the post-adoption behaviour of individuals in this sector. Furthermore, the concentration of studies in the developed world where the ride-sharing economy is more advanced has created an aperture of studies in the developing world. Relying on data from 133 respondents of ride-sharing services in Ghana and the Uses and Gratification (U&G) theory, we develop and analyze a model using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to understand the effects of gratification, trust, and platform quality on the continuance use of ride-sharing services. Our findings revealed that enjoyment, integrative benefits, trust, and platform quality significantly influence satisfaction. Furthermore, satisfaction was found to positively influence the continuance use intention of ride-sharing services. The moderating effects of education and user experience showed support for some relationships. Our findings, provide valuable insights into the post-adoption behaviour of users in the ride-sharing economy and offer some implications and future research directions.

scholarly journals Corporate Entrepreneurship and Business Performance: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824402096277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umair Ahmed ◽  
Waheed Ali Umrani ◽  
Umer Zaman ◽  
Sheraz Mustafa Rajput ◽  
Tariq Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Corporate Entrepreneurship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Gap ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Future Research Directions

The present study examined corporate entrepreneurship (CE) influence upon business performance following the mediation of employee engagement. In all, 201 middle managers from big 5 banks in Pakistan were sampled for the present study. Through applying structural equation modeling to test statistical relationship, the results revealed significant positive relationship between CE and business performance. Accordingly, the results also indicated mediation of employee engagement in this relationship thus, supporting both the hypothesized relationships. The study is first of its kind, addressing critical gap concerning employee engagement in the domain of CE and business performance. The study presents critical explanations and potential implications through which CE prospects could help employees to feel obliged to respond back with higher engagement and business performance. Toward the end, the chapter also discusses future research directions and scope for further study.

Servant Leadership (SL) in the Context of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-72
Author(s):  
Mohammad Harisur Rahman Howladar ◽  
Md. Sahidur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Cultural Difference ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Western Country ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The main purpose of the study is to know the practices of servant leadership (SL) in the context of Bangladesh. Specifically, the study explores the fitness of SL constructs in a developing country like Bangladesh. Data were collected using SL scale developed by Van Dierendonck and Nuijten from 432 respondents working in the different branches of private commercial banks of Bangladesh. The convenience sampling technique was used for selecting the respondents. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied for analyzing the data. It was revealed that SL is partially practices in the context of Bangladesh. All the constructs of SL are well fit with little modification in empowerment and forgiveness. The main implication of the study is that the SL has crossed the cultural applicability even in developing countries like Bangladesh, which has a cultural difference with any other Western country. The study also pointed out limitations and future research directions.

scholarly journals Positioning Depression as a Critical Factor in Creating a Toxic Workplace Environment for Diminishing Worker Productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samma Faiz Rasool ◽  
Rashid Maqbool ◽  
Madeeha Samma ◽  
Yan Zhao ◽  
Amna Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Worker Productivity ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Chinese Banks ◽  
Future Research Directions

This study determined how a toxic workplace environment can influence worker productivity, directly and indirectly, using work depression as a mediating variable. A toxic workplace environment with multiple dimensions (harassment, bullying, ostracism, and incivility) was used in this study. We used a questionnaire survey approach to evaluate the data. A total of 53 items were used in the questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. The data were collected from 23 branches of five Chinese banks in the vicinity of Shanghai. The authors distributed 250 questionnaires among targeted employees (senior managers, middle managers, and administrative staff) and received 186 filled questionnaires, among which six were incomplete. Thus, the completed sample size of the research was 180, and the overall response rate was 72%. To estimate the proposed relationships in the research model, we used partial least-squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM 3.2). The outcomes of this study indicate that for direct and indirect relationships, a toxic workplace environment negatively influences worker productivity. Moreover, the outcomes of this study also show that work depression negatively impacts worker productivity. The study concludes with a discussion, limitations, and future research directions.

scholarly journals Using Conflict Management in Improving Owners and Contractors Relationship Quality in the Construction Industry: The Mediation Role of Trust

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401989883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolawole Iyiola ◽  
Husam Rjoub
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates conflict management climate as perceived by the owners and contractors significantly affect trust and relationship quality in the Nigerian construction industry. This empirical study also assesses trust as a mediator between conflict management climate and relationship quality. Data gathered from 426 owners and contractors employees in the Nigerian construction industry were used to verify the abovementioned relationships via structural equation modeling. The results show that conflict management climate significantly predicted trust and relationship quality. Trust significantly predicted relationship quality and partially mediates the relationship between conflict management climate and relationship quality. This study contributes to theory within this research by showing trust and relationship quality is significantly affected when owners and contractors are aware of the conflict management climate. The study offers important practical implications for managing conflict management between owners and contractors in the construction industry. Insights into future research directions are also documented.

The Relationships Among Workaholism, Proactivity, and Locomotion in a Work Setting

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 1557-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rossella Falvo ◽  
Emilio Paolo Visintin ◽  
Dora Capozza ◽  
Alessandra Falco ◽  
Alessandro De Carlo
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Individual Difference Variables ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

We evaluated the relationship between workaholism and 2 individual difference variables relevant to an organizational context, namely: proactive personality and locomotion orientation. Specifically, we examined working excessively (WE), working compulsively (WC), and perceived self-efficacy, proactivity, and locomotion in a sample of nurses working in an Italian public hospital. Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Because WE and WC were not distinct factors, a unitary workaholism factor was used when applying regression analysis. As expected, workaholism was related negatively to proactivity, and positively to locomotion. In contrast, its relationship with self-efficacy was nonsignificant. The practical implications of our findings and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Perfectionism and Burnout During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Two-Wave Cross-Lagged Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Spagnoli ◽  
Carmela Buono ◽  
Liliya Scafuri Kovalchuk ◽  
Gennaro Cordasco ◽  
Anna Esposito
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Predictive Role ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

The current study aims at examining the relationship between the perfectionism two-factor model (i.e., concerns and strivings) and burnout dimensions measured by using the BAT (Burnout Assessment Tool) through a longitudinal study. A two-wave cross-lagged study was conducted using path analysis in SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) of 191 workers. Results confirmed the predictive role of perfectionistic concerns on the burnout dimensions, whereas perfectionistic strivings were not significantly related, suggesting that perfectionism should be monitored by employers and clinicians to prevent employee burnout. Limitations and future research directions are envisaged.

scholarly journals Measuring website service quality for Malaysian companies

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Boo Ho Voon ◽  
Karen Meng Koon Kueh ◽  
Mohd Zawawi Mohd Zafian
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Quality Perceptions ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Future Research Directions

A customer-perceived quality service has been widely used towards enhancing the customers’ satisfaction and loyalty. The same situation is also applicable for the online services; in an increased use of websites as a channel for information presentation and provision of other services. Hence, the website service quality perceptions of users need to be understood so as to be managed more effectively. The key dimension of this study is to identify the website service quality through the qualitative and quantitative approaches. The website quality theories, focus groups and survey results generate numerous dimensions and items for the understanding and measuring the website service quality of various public-listed companies in Malaysia, particularly from the users’ viewpoint. The laboratory-based method obtains data from the external users’ websites whereas mail surveys aims to gather the views from the organizations’ website. These two approaches use to obtain the perceptual data for further quantitative analysis. Based on the Reliability and Factor Analysis as well as Structural Equation Modeling, there are six valid and reliable dimensions of website service quality identified, namely: Assurance, Tangibles, Content Quality, Technical Quality, Organisation Information, and Address. The implications and future research directions will be also discussed in the following sections of this study.

PENGUJIAN MODEL PENERIMAAN TEKNOLOGI INTERNET PADA MAHASISWA

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Petra Surya Mega Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Behavior Intention ◽  
And Behavior

The rapid growth of investment in information technologt by orgoniza tions worldwide has made user acceptance an increasingly criticol technologt implementation and *orogr*rnt issues. User"icceptance has received fairly extensive attention from previous studies, particularly those involving dffirent technologies, user populations, and/or organizationalcontexts. The Technologt Acceptance Model @M is amongmost influential research models to determine information systems/information technologt use. The objective of thk study is to assess the TAM in world-wide-web usage. Data were collected from 127 undergraduate accounting students in Duta Wacana Christian (Jniversity-Yogyakarta and were tested using the structural equation modeling approach. The results of the study showed that, even though goodness of fit the model is not very well, there are significant coruelations among the perceived ease of use variable against perceived usefulness andattitude variable, perceived usefulness variable against attitude and behavior intention to use, attitude variable against behavior intention to use, and behavior intention to use variable against behavior to use. Implications of the future research areos ore discussed.Keywords: Perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, behavior intention to use, behavior to use, TAM, SEM.

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