Predictors of work alienation: differences between hierarchical levels

Purpose The current study is aimed at analyzing whether and how organizational constraints (i.e. lack of autonomy) individual characteristics psychological capital) are related to work alienation in subordinates supervisors, the often hypothesized relationship between autonomy moderated a three-way interaction (autonomy × capital hierarchical level). hypotheses developed by drawing on tenets job demands-resources model. Design/methodology/approach based two-wave survey data from 294 Dutch employees (subordinates supervisors). Findings paper finds that more negatively for with low than high capital. Autonomy leaders, independent their level Originality/value Antecedents have received substantial attention researchers. authors aim better understand these antecedents highlighting differences supervisors subordinates.