Manager narcissism and employee silence: A socio?analytic theory perspective

Employee silence is detrimental to organizations, and managers high in narcissism may create conditions that indirectly promote employee silence. Drawing on socio-analytic theory, three samples (Ns = 79, 125, 119), we investigated whether employees’ perceptions of manager trustworthiness mediated the relation between trait silence, this mediation was moderated by a social skill, apparent sincerity. We found largely supported our research model. Manager lowered trustworthiness, which were turn related increased Whereas effect and, indirectly, stronger for lower sincerity, these effects absent Practitioner points Perceptions are key relational process dyadic, leader–follower relationships; example, as studies show, low predicts about important issues be hampering work/organizational functioning. Furthermore, show drives their manager’s The findings highlight downsides dyadic relationships with employees, prompts guarding against hiring promoting individuals who management positions. Moreover, find seek appear sincere, successful at mitigating impact lead us recommend improve sincerity impression skills – not doing so particularly among those more narcissistic.