Crossing the impropriety threshold: A study of experiences of excessive anger

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Moura, Kathryn
Troth, Ashlea C
Jordan, Peter J
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Hartel, CEJ

Zerbe, WJ

Ashkanasy, NM

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2015
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Excessive anger at work has a negative impact on the worker expressing anger and on those around them. The aim of our study is to identify anger triggers, reactions, and strategies for workers referred to an anger management intervention program. We interviewed 20 participants prior to the start of that program. Main causes of anger reported were unfair treatment, workplace incompetence, disregard by others, and concern for the bottom line. Anger reactions were aggressive acts and anger suppression. The two main strategies reported for dealing with anger were “no identifiable strategy” and distancing. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

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Research on Emotion in Organizations

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11

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13

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Organisational behaviour

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