Addressing the damaging effects of abusive supervision boosting: psychological capital can help

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Employees who face abusive behaviors from their supervisors typically experience lowers levels of job satisfaction and both mental and general health. This issue can be addressed through efforts to enhance different elements of employee psychological capital to make negative personal and work-related outcomes less likely.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Addressing the damaging effects of abusive supervision boosting: psychological capital can help", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 19-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2022-0108