INJUSTICE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF POWER RESTORATION Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This experiment investigated the causal links between injustice and interpersonal conflict. Previous research has suggested two possible explanations. One group of theorists has argued for a pragmatic model, whereby individuals engage in interpersonal conflict in order to maximize personal gain. Justice is, at most, a secondary consideration. Alternatively, others have suggested that perceived unfairness is a crucial element in conflict. The present study tested these two frameworks. As predicted, results were generally consistent with the justice model. However, the expression of conflict only took place when there was no opportunity for power restoration. Results are discussed in terms of the situation's impact on conflict behavior. Limitations of the present research design are noted.

publication date

  • January 1, 1991

has restriction

  • closed

Date in CU Experts

  • June 13, 2014 10:06 AM

Full Author List

  • Cropanzano R; Baron RA

author count

  • 2

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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1044-4068

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 5

end page

  • 26

volume

  • 2

issue

  • 1