Peer responses to low performers: An attributional model of helping in the context of groups

Jeffrey A. Lepine; Linn Van Dyne

doi:10.5465/AMR.2001.4011953

Peer responses to low performers: An attributional model of helping in the context of groups

Jeffrey A. Lepine, Linn Van Dyne

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We propose that low performer characteristics (cognitive ability, conscientiousness, and job experience) influence peer attributions for low performer behavior (locus of causality, controllability, and stability) and that these attributions influence the form of helping intended to benefit the group (compensating, training, motivating, and rejecting the low performer). Our model complements organizational citizenship behavior research by suggesting a new set of helping antecedents and extends applications of attributional theory by focusing on peer attributions of coworkers.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	67-84
Number of pages	18
Journal	Academy of Management Review
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5465/AMR.2001.4011953
State	Published - Jan 2001
Externally published	Yes

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Strategy and Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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