Start Date
6-1-2011 4:00 PM
End Date
6-1-2011 4:45 PM
Track
2. Track 2 - Poster Session
Subject Area
Hospitality and Tourism Education
Faculty Member
Dr.Catherine Curtis email: crcurtis@fiu.edu
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of culture on abusive supervision perceptions in the hospitality industry. To set the stage for this investigation, the literature review concentrates on abusive supervision (Tepper, 2000) and culture using Hofstede's constructs (Hofsetde, 2001). The proposed methodology for this study will be discussed. The assumption is that culture will influence perceptions of abusive supervision.
Keywords
Abusive supervision, cultural differences, restaurant employees
An Investigation of Cultural Influence on Perceptions of Abusive Supervision
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of culture on abusive supervision perceptions in the hospitality industry. To set the stage for this investigation, the literature review concentrates on abusive supervision (Tepper, 2000) and culture using Hofstede's constructs (Hofsetde, 2001). The proposed methodology for this study will be discussed. The assumption is that culture will influence perceptions of abusive supervision.