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Negative relationships in the workplace: Associations with organisational commitment, cohesion, job satisfaction and intention to turnover

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Rachel L Morrison
Rachel L Morrison*
Affiliation:
School of Business, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
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Abstract

This study investigates the link between perceptions of negative workplace relationships and organisational outcomes. Respondents (n = 412) spanned a wide range of occupations, industries and nationalities. Data were collected using an Internet-based questionnaire. Results indicated that those with at least one negative relationship at work were significantly less satisfied, reported less organisational commitment, were part of less cohesive workgroups and were significantly more likely to be planning to leave their job.

Keywords

workplace relationshipsorganisational commitmentcohesionjob satisfactionturnover
Type
Research Article
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Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 14 , Issue 4 , September 2008 , pp. 330 - 344
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 2008

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