ABUSIVE SUPERVISION: MANIFESTATIONS, ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES

Abusive supervisory behaviour is a significant problem in today’s workplace that can have serious consequences for both employees and organisations. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of research and theoretical work on the topic of abusive supervision by examining its manifestations, preconditions and consequences. The paper begins with a conceptualisation of the concept. It then discusses the factors that contribute to the emergence of hostile supervisory behaviour, such as organisational culture, personality traits and situational factors. It also examines the negative effects of this type of supervisor behaviour on employees, including decreased job satisfaction, increased stress and decreased work productivity, as well as consequences for organisations, such as increased employee turnover and reduced productivity.