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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2022.20.5.291

The effect of supervisor humor on subordinates' job satisfaction: Mediating effects of LMX and CWX  

Yang, Dong-Min (Dept. of Business Administration, Honam University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.20, no.5, 2022 , pp. 291-295 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of supervisor humor on LMX and CWX. LMX and CWX on subordinates' job satisfaction. Additionally, we attempt to test the mediating roles of LMX and CWX on the relationships between supervisor humor and subordinates' job satisfaction. To verify the proposed hypotheses, we collected 230 data of employees in various industry. The major findings are as follows: 1) supervisor humor is positively associated with LMX and CWX. 2) LMX and CWX are positively associated with subordinates' job satisfaction. 3) LMX and CWX partially mediate the relationship between supervisor humor and subordinates' job satisfaction. We provided implications of the research results and recommendations for future research.
Keywords
Supervisor humor; LMX; CWX; subordinates' job satisfaction; mediating effect;
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