Subject:
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Institute for Management Research |
Abstract:
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This study deals with the impact of relational demography upon occupational expertise
ratings, and possible moderating effects of interpersonal work context
factors. The results revealed support for a decrease in supervisor ratings of occupational
expertise of their subordinates as an effect of directional age difference
(status-incongruence: a situation wherein a supervisor is younger than his or her subordinate).
Moreover, it appeared that transformational leadership style could not
moderate this effect. Dyadic tenure appeared to strengthen the negative effect of
status-incongruence, yet, only in the case of a longer duration of the relationship
between employee and supervisor. Both theoretical and practical implications of
these outcomes are discussed.
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