Inter-relationship between abusive supervision, distributive justice, intention to leave and workplace deviance: An affective process view

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study is to develop a theoretical model to depict the relationship between abusive supervision, distributive justice, intention to leave and workplace deviance and the affective processes involved in them. Methodology: A literature review of the relevant variables was done. Results: The literature review indicated that though strong interrelationships exist both between the variables being studied and the affective processes involved but as yet no theoretical model exists. Conclusion: The study was successful in creating a theoretical model to show the inter relation between abusive supervision, distributive justice, intention to leave and workplace deviance and the role of subordinate’s negative reciprocity belief, power distance perception and feeling of loss of control over circumstances. Keywords: Abusive supervision, Distributive justice, Intention to leave, Workplace deviance, Negative reciprocity, Power distance, Reactance.