Outcomes of perceived supervisor support for wood production employees

Mark A. Gagnon, Judd H. Michael

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Abstract

Wood manufacturers would benefit from an increased understanding of how production supervisors affect the performance and attitudes of their subordinates. This research used leader-member exchange theory to examine the effects of the employee-supervisor relationship on important job-related outcomes in a sample of wood manufacturing employees. Employee perceptions of their relationship with their supervisor were evaluated and compared using a measure of perceived supervisor support for production employees at three wood manufacturers. Findings indicate that employees who perceive themselves to be in a supportive relationship with their supervisor tend to have higher performance, job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number9713
Pages (from-to)172-177
Number of pages6
JournalForest Products Journal
Volume54
Issue number12
StatePublished - Dec 1 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Forestry
  • General Materials Science
  • Plant Science

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