Differential Superior-Subordinate Relations, Perceptions of Fairness, and Coworker Communication.

Sias, Patricia M.; Jablin, Fredric M.

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ERIC Number: EJ511531

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Differential Superior-Subordinate Relations, Perceptions of Fairness, and Coworker Communication.

Sias, Patricia M.; Jablin, Fredric M.

Human Communication Research, v22 n1 p5-38 Sep 1995

Finds that differential treatment from a supervisor to his or her subordinates influences coworker communication by leading coworkers to talk about the differential treatment itself, and influencing the nature of communication relationships among the coworkers. Indicates that fairness perceptions are often socially constructed by work group members through discourse. (SR)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Employee Attitudes, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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