The influence of supportive leadership and job characteristics on work alienation: A six-country investigation

摘要

This study examines the relationships between supportive leadership and job characteristics and workers' alienation in Cuba, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Russia, and the United States. One thousand and nine hundred and thirty-three workers and nonmanagerial personnel participated in the research. Supportive leadership and job characteristics were found to be related to alienation. Evidence is provided along with implications for theory and practice.