When and how abusive supervision leads to knowledge hiding behaviors: An Islamic work ethics perspective

Maria Taimoor khalid; Nida Abbas; Abdul Karim Khan; Sajid Bashir

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between abusive supervision and knowledge hiding behaviors. The authors further investigate how abusive supervision is linked with knowledge hiding behaviors, and why some subordinates, unlike others, tend to engage in more knowledge hiding behaviors in response to abusive supervision. The authors propose that interpersonal justice mediates the relationship between abusive supervision and knowledge hiding behaviors, and that Islamic work ethics (IWE) weaken the hypothesized relationship between abusive supervision and knowledge hiding behaviors.

research from:

• Foundation University - Faculty of Management Sciences

Year:

2018

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

Volume:

39

Number:

6

Pages:

794-806

Month:

8

DOI:

10.1108/LODJ-05-2017-0140