Xiaoqian Wang

Publication Date

8-2004

Advisor(s) - Committee Chair

Elizabeth Shoenfelt, Reagan Brown, Jacqueline Pope-Tarrance

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Degree Program

Department of Psychology

Degree Type

Master of Ars

Abstract

Organizational decisions concerning reward and punishment likely attract employees’ attention because these are decisions that could dramatically change their life. The present study focused on perceptions of fairness and appropriateness of disciplinary events in individual and team settings. No significant differences were found between individual and team settings. However, we found a main effect for Consistency of Punishment on Perceived Fairness, Appropriateness of Punishment, and Deterrence of Future Misconduct. Consistent punishment was perceived as fairer to the punishment target, to target’s teammates/co-workers and others, and was more likely to deter their future misconduct. Punishment for a severe violation was perceived as fairer to the target than for a moderate one. Punishment that would impact the team/project was perceived as less fair to the target’s teammates/co-workers. Consistent punishment was perceived as more appropriate for a severe rule violation than for a moderate infraction.

Disciplines

Business | Human Resources Management | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Performance Management | Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences

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