Driving Away the Bad Guys: The Interactive Effects of Politics Perceptions and Work Drive Across Two Studies

作者:Hall Angela T; Franczak Jennifer; Ma Shuang; Herrera Daniel; Hochwarter Wayne A
来源:Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 2017, 24(1): 106-120.
DOI:10.1177/1548051816657982

摘要

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.