Driving away the bad guys: The interactive effects of politics perceptions and work drive across two studies

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Hall, Angela T., Franczak, Jennifer and Hochwarter, Wayne A.. (2017). Driving away the bad guys: The interactive effects of politics perceptions and work drive across two studies. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies.
AuthorsHall, Angela T., Franczak, Jennifer and Hochwarter, Wayne A.
Abstract

The previously uninvestigated role of work drive as a moderator of perceptions of politics–job outcomes relationships was examined in a series of field studies. Consistent with the underpinnings of sensemaking theory, we hypothesized that those with high levels of work drive would experience fewer adverse consequences when coupled with heightened perceptions of politics relative to those reporting less work drive. Across two independent studies, hypotheses were strongly supported. Specifically, perceptions of politics demonstrated a significant, direct influence on job satisfaction, job tension, and emotional exhaustion for those with less work drive in Sample 1 (municipal employees) and only a minimal impact for those with higher levels of drive. Results were replicated in Sample 2 (members of a management association). Implications of these findings for science and practice, strengths and limitations, and future research directions are discussed.

Keywordspolitics perceptions; work drive; sensemaking; satisfaction; tension; emotional exhaustion
Year2017
JournalJournal of Leadership and Organizational Studies
Research GroupCentre for Sustainable HRM and Wellbeing
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EditorsF. Luthans
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