The Relationship between Employee Power Trait and Instigated Workplace Incivility: Does Organizational Tenure Moderate the Effect?

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Published: Jun 30, 2024
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Power Trait, Organizational Tenure, Approach-Inhibition, Instigated Workplace Incivility

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Samina Yaqoob
Dr. Hasan Murad School of Management, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3346-1711
Khuram Shahzad
University of Roehampton Business School, London, United Kingdom
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4191-440X

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This study builds upon the approach-inhibition theory of power to examine the relationship between an individual’s power trait and instigated workplace incivility. This also proposes that organizational tenure mitigates the likelihood of incivility instigation towards peers by individuals possessing a power trait. To investigate these dynamics, a time-lagged multi-sourced survey involving 175 participants from diverse Pakistani service sector organizations was conducted. Our findings indicate that employee power traits significantly contribute to instigated workplace incivility. Furthermore, organizational tenure serves as a moderator in this relationship where individuals with high-power traits and shorter organizational tenure exhibit a heightened propensity for instigating uncivil behaviors.

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Yaqoob, S., & Shahzad, K. . (2024). The Relationship between Employee Power Trait and Instigated Workplace Incivility: Does Organizational Tenure Moderate the Effect?. Journal of Workplace Behavior, 5(1), 32–48. Retrieved from https://charisma-jwb.com/index.php/jwb/article/view/219
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Workplace Behavior (JoWB)
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Author Biographies

Samina Yaqoob, Dr. Hasan Murad School of Management, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan

Samina Yaqoob is a doctoral student in Dr. Hasan Murad School of Management at the University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan. She obtained her Ms degree in HRM from International Islamic University Islamabad. Her research areas include organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, leadership, industrial psychology, and human resource management.

Khuram Shahzad, University of Roehampton Business School, London, United Kingdom

Khuram Shahzad is a distinguished academic at Roehampton Business School, part of the University of Roehampton in London, United Kingdom. His expertise lies in the fields of business and management, where he contributes to both teaching and research. Known for his scholarly work and dedication to education, Shahzad plays a crucial role in shaping future business leaders and advancing knowledge in his discipline. His commitment to academic excellence and practical insights into the business world make him a valuable asset to the university and its students.