Naslov
Supervisor-subordinate relationships and employee performance appraisals: a multi-source investigation in Croatia

Autori
Varma, Arup ; Žilić, Ivana ; Katou, Anastasia ; Blajić, Branimir ; Jukić, Nenad

Izvornik
Employee relations (0142-5455) 43 (2020), 1; 45-62

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Croatia ; performance appraisals ; trustworthiness ; supervisor-subordinate relationships

Sažetak
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine supervisor-subordinate relationships and their impact on performance appraisal in Croatia. Specifically, we were interested in examining how supervisor-subordinate relationships impact subordinate perceptions of performance evaluation and the subordinate's reactions to the performance evaluation. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses matched data from a sample of supervisors and subordinates (n = 53) in a leading organization in the hospitality industry in Croatia, as well as objective performance appraisal data to examine the impact of supervisor-subordinate relationships on subordinate reactions to performance appraisal. Findings The key findings of this study include (1) supervisor trustworthiness determines the quality of their relationship with subordinates and leads to interpersonal liking, and (2) supervisor-subordinate relationship …

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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