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Social Exchange in Work Settings: Content, Process, and Mixed Models

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Lynn M. Shore,
Jacqueline A-M. Coyle-Shapiro,
Xiao-Ping Chen and
Lois E. Tetrick
Lynn M. Shore
Affiliation:
San Diego State University, USA
Jacqueline A-M. Coyle-Shapiro
Affiliation:
London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Xiao-Ping Chen
Affiliation:
University of Washington, USA
Lois E. Tetrick
Affiliation:
George Mason University, USA
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Abstract

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Social exchange theory has provided the dominant basis for understanding exchange relationships in organizational settings. Despite its predominance within the management field, there are a number of unaddressed issues. This special issue seeks to further social exchange research in work settings. We differentiate social from economic exchange and highlight the moderating role of cultural and individual differences in explaining the outcomes associated with social exchange relationships. We introduce the ideas of content, process, and mixed models of exchange to reflect the different emphases given to the amount and type of resources exchanged, the quality of the relationship, and a combination of both. The five papers in this special issue illustrate these models. We discuss the applicability of social exchange theory across cultural contexts and present suggestions for future research.

Keywords

cultureemployment relationshipsexchange relationshipsreciprocitysocial exchange文化雇佣关系交换关系回报社会交换

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Type
From the Guest Editors
Information
Management and Organization Review , Volume 5 , Issue 3 , November 2009, pp. 289 - 302
Copyright
Copyright © International Association for Chinese Management Research 2009

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