Research by Greenberg & Barling (1999) indicates that an employee's aggression towards a supervisor can be predicted by whether the employee feels they are being treated unfairly or are not trusted.

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A 1999 study by Greenberg and Barling investigated predictors of workplace violence, emphasizing that a comprehensive understanding requires considering the specific target of the aggression, as well as the characteristics of both the aggressive individual and the workplace itself.

Greenberg & Barling (1999) Study on Predictors of Workplace Violence

A significant catalyst for workplace violence is an employee's perception of being treated in an unfair, unjust, or disrespectful manner. This feeling of injustice can provoke hostile or aggressive responses within the work environment.

Perceived Injustice as a Trigger for Workplace Violence

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According to a study by Greenberg & Barling (1999), an individual's history of aggression and their level of alcohol consumption are accurate predictors of violent behavior directed towards a coworker.

Predictors of Workplace Aggression Towards a Coworker

Predictors of Workplace Aggression Towards a Supervisor

The 1999 study by Greenberg & Barling found that aggression directed at a subordinate was predicted by the aggressor's job security and their consumption of alcohol.

Predictors of Workplace Aggression Towards a Subordinate

A 1993 study by Greenberg illustrated how perceptions of fairness influence employee behavior. In the experiment, students who received a curt, uninformative explanation for their pay rate were more likely to steal by taking more money than they were allotted, compared to students who received a detailed explanation. This outcome demonstrates that a lack of perceived fairness and procedural justice can lead to negative organizational behaviors like theft.

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