A social exchange-based model of the antecedents of workplace exclusion.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0030135
• Publication Date: 2012-09-17T17:14:39Z
• Authors: Kristin L. Scott; Simon Lloyd D. Re...; Thomas J. Zagenczyk
• Keywords: Social exchange theory; Belongingness; Incivility; Social Exclusion

We conducted 2 studies of coworker dyads to test a theoretical model exploring why and under what circumstances employees are the targets workplace exclusion. Adopting victim precipitation perspective, we integrate belongingness social exchange theories propose that who display incivility distrusted therefore Highlighting importance context perpetrator-target relationship, also find support for postulation this mediated relationship is strengthened when target employee perceived be weak partner attenuated he or she viewed as valuable partner. Theoretical practical implications discussed.