...Xiongliang Peng; Kun Yu; Yezi Kang; Kairui Zhang; Qishu Chen Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the mediating effect of psychological entitlement in the relationship between perceived overqualification (POQ) and workplace ostracism. In addition, the authors posited that POQ would...

...Fabian Ugwu; Anthony C. Nwali; Lawrence E. Ugwu; Chiedozie O. Okafor; Keyna C. Ozurumba; Ike E. Onyishi Purpose This study investigated employee cynicism and workplace ostracism as pathways through which perceived organizational politics (POPs) is related to counterproductive work behavior (CWB...

...Chien-Chih Kuo; Chih-Ying Wu Purpose This study established and examined a moderated mediation model connecting workplace ostracism with job performance. Drawing from the viewpoint of self-esteem threat, the model posits that the effect of workplace ostracism on job performance is mediated...

...I.M. Jawahar; Ahmad Raza Bilal; Tehreem Fatima; Zach J. Mohammed Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the mediating influence of workplace ostracism in the relationship between organizational cronyism and social capital. In addition, the authors posited that workplace incivility would...