The buffering effects of job embeddedness on negative shocks

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Vocational Behavior

ISSN

0001-8791

Volume

76

Issue

1

DOI

10.1016/j.jvb.2009.06.006

First Page

42

Last Page

51

Publication Date

2-1-2010

Abstract

Unpleasant events are a fact of organizational life. The way in which people respond to such events, however, varies. In the present study, we hypothesized and found that some individuals choose to respond to negative events in ways that helped the organization. Instead of withdrawing in an attempt to "get even" by reducing work outputs, these individuals improved their in-role and extra-role performance. The study examined the role that job embeddedness plays in creating this work enhancement reaction. Specifically, we discovered that on-the-job embeddedness helps reduce the impact of negative shocks on organizational citizenship and overall job performance. The findings of this study have important implications for both theory and practice. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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