Reward allocation decisions of Chinese managers: Influence of employee categorization and allocation context
Journal
Asian Journal of Social Psychology
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
2
Pages
221-232
Date Issued
2004
Date
2004
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Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationships between employee categorization criteria and Chinese managers’ allocation behaviors. Using a vignette approach and a four‐factor within‐subjects design, the effects of relationship (guanxi), loyalty, and competence, as well as their interactions with allocation context (private vs public) were examined. Results showed that subordinates who had a close relationship with the allocator, high loyalty, or high competence were rewarded more. Significant two‐way interaction effects indicated that relationship, loyalty and competence interactively affected Chinese managers’ reward allocation decisions. In addition, the moderating effects of allocation context on these three criteria were also significant. Limitations of the study and suggestions for further research were discussed.
Subjects
Allocation context; Competence; Employee categorization; Loyalty; Relationship (guanxi); Reward allocation
Type
journal article
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