Abstract
This research examines the mixed work-to-family spillover effects of unethical pro-organizational behavior. Drawing on conservation of resources theory and the work–home resources model, we develop a dual-pathway model to explain such effects. Based on a three-wave field study involving 214 respondents in China, we find engagement in unethical pro-organizational behavior to be positively associated with employees’ organization-based self-esteem and stress at work, which in turn, leads to work-to-family positive spillover and work-to-family conflict, respectively. We also find that performing tensions moderate the mixed effects of unethical pro-organizational behavior on organization-based self-esteem and work stress and the indirect effects of unethical pro-organizational behavior on work-to-family positive spillover and work-to-family conflict. Our findings have theoretical implications for business ethics scholars and practical implications for managers.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Management |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Corresponding author email
cnxinjie@126.comProject name
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National Social Science Fund of ChinaProject No.
71672108;;71972118Keywords
- Organization-based self-esteem
- Performing tensions
- Unethical pro-organizational behavior
- Work stress
- Work-to-family spillover
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- ABDC-A
- SSCI
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Chen, H., Kwan, H. K., & Xin, J. (2021). Is behaving unethically for organizations a mixed blessing? A dual-pathway model for the work-to-family spillover effects of unethical pro-organizational behavior. Asia Pacific Journal of Management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-021-09776-8