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Antecedents and Outcomes of Duty Orientation Among Salespeople

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  • DeConinck, James

    (Western Carolina University, North Carolina, U.S.)

  • Carnes, Drew

    (Western Carolina University, North Carolina, U.S.)

  • DeConinck, Mary Beth

    (Western Carolina University, North Carolina, U.S.)

Abstract

This study analyzed the relationship among ethical leadership, duty orientation, perceived organizational support (PSS), organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) and job performance among a sample of 45 sales managers and 203 salespeople. Duty orientation and perceived organizational support were found to mediate the relationship between ethical leadership and performance outcomes. Ethical leadership was a direct predictor of OCBs but not job performance. This study shows the importance of analyzing ethical leadership, duty orientation, and PSS and their relationship with OCBs and job performance in the salesforce.

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  • DeConinck, James & Carnes, Drew & DeConinck, Mary Beth, 2021. "Antecedents and Outcomes of Duty Orientation Among Salespeople," American Business Review, Pompea College of Business, University of New Haven, vol. 24(2), pages 100-114, November.
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    Keywords

    Ethical Leadership; Duty Orientation; Perceived Supervisor Support; Organizational Citizenship Behaviors; Performance;
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    JEL classification:

    • L00 - Industrial Organization - - General - - - General
    • L84 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Personal, Professional, and Business Services

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