@article{ref1,
title="When abusive supervision leads to good performance: an exploration of the bright side of abusive supervision",
journal="Policing (Bradford)",
year="2021",
author="Hameed, Filza and Shaheen, Sadia and Ahmad, Bashir and Anwar, Muhammad Mudassar and Ahmad-ur-Rehman, Muhammad",
volume="44",
number="6",
pages="1123-1139",
abstract="PURPOSE The successful performance of organizations depends on the smooth working relations between their leaders and employees. Considering the importance of the behaviors of leaders/supervisors, this study intends to explore the bright side of abusive supervision on the performance of trainees in different police colleges in Pakistan. <br><br>DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH The data for this study were collected from police colleges and supervisors in Pakistan, and the sample comprised police trainees and their instructors (N = 254 responses from 50 instructors and 254 police trainees). The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling via Amos to test the hypothesized relationships. <br><br>FINDINGS Results reveal a positive connection between abusive supervision and the performance of trainees. Moreover, the moderating role of passion for a cause in the relationship between abusive supervision and trainee performance is supported. Research limitations/implications Despite its relevance, this study has certain limitations. First, this study was conducted in a specific occupational and cultural context. A comprehensive understanding of the diverse occupational and cultural context considerations can increase this study's value. Second, this study used cross-sectional data for analysis, which hindered us from making causal inferences. For a clear and improved understanding, longitudinal studies can help facilitate the process. <br><br>ORIGINALITY/VALUE This study intends to explore the bright side of abusive supervision on the performance of trainees in different police colleges in Pakistan. The literature demonstrated the &quot;dark side&quot; of abusive supervision on work-related attitudes and behaviors. However, few studies investigated or explored the &quot;bright side&quot; of abusive supervision.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1363-951X",
doi="10.1108/PIJPSM-12-2020-0184",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/PIJPSM-12-2020-0184"
}