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Social Loafing and Impression Management in an Organizational Context

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  • Cem Harun Meydan

    (Turkish Army, Ankara, Turkey)

  • Çagdas Akif Kahraman

    (Turkish Military Academy, Ankara, Turkey)

  • Ufuk Basar

    (Turkish Army, Ankara, Turkey)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to find out r elationship between behaviors of people who tend to loaf in organizational context and their impression management strategies, and to reveal specific impression management strategies applied by loafers. Our research is conducted with voluntary participation of 100 bank clerks, who work at a private bank located in Ankara, Turkey. Data were collected by means of questionnaires. Findings indicate that social loafers are engaged in impression management strategies. Loafers, who feel disconnected, behave distractive and disruptive. However, perceived results of loafing curtail their face saving efforts. Findings are further discussed and recommendations for future studies are emphasized.

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  • Cem Harun Meydan & Çagdas Akif Kahraman & Ufuk Basar, 2014. "Social Loafing and Impression Management in an Organizational Context," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 4(3), pages 201-206.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2014-03-03
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    Keywords

    Social loafing; Impression management; Social loafer; Group; Behavior.;
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    JEL classification:

    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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