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Journal of Management 2001

Performance improvement efforts in response to negative feedback: the roles of source power and recipient self-esteem

Donald B. Fedor

Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract

This study investigates dimensions of supervisor power and recipient self-esteem as predictors of performance improvement efforts following negative performance feedback. The study employs two stimuli (recall and scenario) administered at two different points in time with full-time employees. Results point to the importance of differentiating the types of supervisor power and assessing the extent to which different types of power moderate the self-esteem - performance improvement relationship.

DOI
10.1016/s0149-2063(00)00087-8
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