Religion can Change Intentions: Interactive Effect of Abusive Supervision and Islamic Work Ethics on Workplace Gossip

Hashmi, Syed Danial and Khan, Khurram and Ullah, Ikram and Gulzar, Saqib and Haider, Ali (2019) Religion can Change Intentions: Interactive Effect of Abusive Supervision and Islamic Work Ethics on Workplace Gossip. Journal of Islamic Business and Management (JIBM), 9 (1). ISSN 25212249

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Abstract

Gossip at workplace can has serious implications for any
organization. Knowing the reasons for existence of gossip can help in
better management of gossip at workplace. This study examines the impact
of abusive supervision on workplace gossip where gossip is divided into
job related and non-job related gossip. Further, this study examines the
moderating role of religion-driven work ethics i.e. Islamic work ethics
on abusive supervision-workplace gossip relationship. Using convenience
sampling technique, 144 individuals working in service sector of Pakistan
were surveyed on adopted scales. Statistical techniques applied were
correlation and moderated regression analysis. Results of the study show
that abusive supervision is negatively related with both job and non-job
related gossip. Further, it was found that Islamic work ethics moderate
relationship of abusive supervision and job related gossip. We propose
that managers may arrange special training sessions in organizations to en-
hance Islamic work ethics at workplace and minimize abusive supervision
as both have important contributions towards lessening gossip at workplace.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS) > Riphah School of Leadership Rawalpindi
Depositing User:	Mr. Syed Danial Hashmi
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2020 17:48
Last Modified:	10 Mar 2020 17:50
URI:	http://research.riphah.edu.pk/id/eprint/266

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