Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies articles

Recent articles from Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies

In memoriam.(Catherine L. Tyler )(In memoriam)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies is saddened to note the passing of Catherine L. Tyler in August 2007. This issue s dedicated to her memory.

Trust and leader--member exchange: a closer look at relational vulnerability.
November 1, 2008... Trust in work relationships is an intriguing topic in leader--member exchange (LMX) research, however, previous LMX studies examined trust as unidimensional. Research on LMX has yet to explore the multidimensional nature of trust and how different dimensions may affect LMX quality. This study...

Time to try a little tenderness? The detrimental effects of accountability when coupled with abusive supervision.
November 1, 2008... The deleterious health and behavioral consequences of reporting to an abusive supervisor have been documented in past research. Furthermore, recent corporate scandals have led to increased pressure to hold employees accountable for their behaviors and decisions at work. This study examines...

The ever-changing face of sex stereotyping and sex discrimination in the workplace.
November 1, 2008... A firefighter for the City of Salem, Ohio, sued the fire department and the city for discrimination. The case was based on discrimination related to Smith's (the firefighter's) status as a transsexual. The U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit) ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes...

The interactive effects of centralization on the relationship between justice and satisfaction.
November 1, 2008... The current study examines the effects of centralization on the relationship between organizational justice and job satisfaction using referent cognitions theory as a theoretical foundation. The sample consists of 489 members of the National Association of Purchasing Managers. Results...