Abstract
Purpose: Drawing on the self-consistency theory, we tested a model where employees’ supervisor-based self-esteem (SBSE) is positively related to their promotive and prohibitive voice. The model also suggested that SBSE mediates the positive relationship between leader-member exchange social comparison (LMXSC) of an employee’s promotive and prohibitive voice, but these relationships are weakened for migrant workers.
Design/Methodology: To test our hypotheses, multi-source data were collected from 341 matched supervisor-supervisee dyads working in a diverse range of organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We carried out this study in the context of a unique work environment created in KSA as a result of the recent policies of the government.
Findings: As predicted, employees’ SBSE is positively related to their promotive and prohibitive voice and mediates a positive relationship between their LMXSC and their promotive and prohibitive voice, but only for local workers.
Originality: Our study responds to calls for more research that explores the roles played by macro-environmental factors on employees’ voice. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
Design/Methodology: To test our hypotheses, multi-source data were collected from 341 matched supervisor-supervisee dyads working in a diverse range of organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We carried out this study in the context of a unique work environment created in KSA as a result of the recent policies of the government.
Findings: As predicted, employees’ SBSE is positively related to their promotive and prohibitive voice and mediates a positive relationship between their LMXSC and their promotive and prohibitive voice, but only for local workers.
Originality: Our study responds to calls for more research that explores the roles played by macro-environmental factors on employees’ voice. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Manpower |
Early online date | 28 Oct 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Early online - 28 Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- Leader-Member Exchange Social Comparison
- Self-Esteem
- Voice
- Migrant Workers
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)