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The relationship of social exclusion at work with self-defeating behavior and turnover
Robert Renn1, David Allen, Tobias Huning
1University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, Department of Management, Memphis, TN 38152, USA. rrenn@memphis.edu
Abstract:
Although studies indicate that perceived social exclusion is positively related to self-defeating behavior (SDB) and turnover intentions, studies have not integrated this research to examine the potential links among perceived social exclusion at work, SDB, and actual turnover. Using multisource data obtained from 246 employees and their immediate supervisors, we obtained support for a theoretical model in which perceived social exclusion relates directly and positively to turnover intentions and turnover, and indirectly and positively to turnover via two SDBs and turnover intentions. We discuss the theoretical implications of the findings and directions for future research.
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