Organizational Frustration: A Model and Review of the Literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1978
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.1978.tb02125.x
Abstract
A model that describes the effects of frustration on individual behavior in organizations is presented. Included is a discussion of the definitional problems with the frustration construct as well as a brief overview of laboratory research. This research is used to develop a model of organizational frustration and its behavioral effects, including increased and decreased job performance, organizational aggression (e.g., sabotage, strikes, work slowdowns, and stealing), absenteeism and turnover. Supporting evidence is supplied by the few studies which have investigated frustration in field and simulated organizational settings. Finally, frustration is shown to provide an alternative explanation to the effects of job dissatisfaction, inequity and participation in organizational change.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Personnel Psychology, v. 31, issue 4, p. 815-829
Scholar Commons Citation
Spector, Paul E., "Organizational Frustration: A Model and Review of the Literature" (1978). Psychology Faculty Publications. 614.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/psy_facpub/614
