VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Purpose Based on the social exchange and affective events theories, this study aims to explore effects of supervisor bullying hiding counter-questioning subordinates’ knowledge withholding from their supervisors (vertical withholding). The also examines mediating role feelings violation moderating benevolence. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected at two time points Polish employees with extensive professional experience. final sample 444 responses was examined using partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM). Findings Supervisor has a positive direct impact vertical withholding, while is not related withholding. are predictors violation. Benevolence-caring weakens relationship between Practical implications Managers should realize that may result in retaliatory behavior form reciprocated Such less likely among high benevolence-caring value, hence identifying personal values potential current might be useful for improving flow workplace. Originality/value This first investigate relationships unethical counterproductive behaviors (bullying counter-questioning), violation, benevolence “down-top”
Language: Английский