Publication Type

Master Thesis

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

6-2021

Abstract

In considering the power relations that characterize a manager-subordinate relationship, upward information-sharing is often constrained by relative power differentials. However, a burgeoning volume of research has established that power holders are more attuned to situational goals, thus exhibit greater flexibility in behaviour than powerless persons. This paper therefore proposed a model with epistemic motivation as an intervening variable that enhances information-sharing between dyadic counterparts who have unequal power. However, this model was not supported by findings. Nonetheless, this can be attributed to experimental settings – which future studies should address with construct replication.

Degree Awarded

MSc in Psychology

Discipline

Cognition and Perception | Social Psychology

Supervisor(s)

TSAI, Ming-Hong

First Page

1

Last Page

46

Publisher

Singapore Management University

City or Country

Singapore

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