Categories : *Social Science Computer Review
Social Media at Work: Implications for Productivity
Researchers survey employees to determine the benefits and risks involved with social media usage at work.
Categories : *Academy of Management
The Negative Effects of Knowledge Hiding in Organizations
Researchers find that knowledge hiding at work can erode organizational trust and lead to detrimental outcomes.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
How Job Performance Relates to Victimization
Could job performance determine whether or not an employee is victimized? Because future work performance may be impaired by such treatment, there is both an individual and organizational imperative to deal with this issue.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Caffeine Helps Tired Employees Regain Self-Control
New research suggests that caffeine consumption in the workplace may play an unexpected role in helping sleep-deprived employees. Specifically, it helps give them the extra boost they need to exert better self-control and avoid unethical behavior.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Taking Back Control From an Abusive Boss
Researchers explore the best way for employees to respond to abusive supervision in the workplace, and explain why employee personality matters.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology2 Comments
The Impact of Envy on High Performing Employees
A new study examines the role jealousy plays in workplace victimization, as well as factors that could help organizations avoid this sort of bullying altogether.
Categories : *Journal of Organizational Behavior
Why Organizations Should Eliminate Abusive Bosses
Researchers find that abusive supervision can lead employees to emotional exhaustion and feedback avoidance.
Categories : *Journal of Organizational Behavior
Good Moods at Work are Productive Up to a Point
Researchers show that employees with good moods are more proactive, but this effect can backfire if moods are too good.
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Beware of Failure to Track Progress on Goals
Researchers discuss the reasons for the Ostrich Problem, which occurs when employees refuse to track progress or listen to feedback.
Categories : *Academy of Management
Envy At Work May Not Always Be Bad
Envy at work can cause great difficulties or motivate in unexpected ways. In this study, researchers find that envy is not always bad. What are the determining factors?