COMM 306 1nd Edition Lecture 12 Outline of Last Lecture I. Organizational EntryII. SocializationIII. Organizational ExitOutline of Current Lecture I. Superior-Subordinate RelationshipsII. Peer RelationshipsIII. Romantic RelationshipsCurrent LectureFunctions of Superior-Subordinate Relationships:1) Leadership: inspire followers toward goals2) Information Exchange: provide needed information3) Feedback: information about employee performance- Annual Evaluation: typically from supervisor- 360 Evaluation: self, superior, coworker, and client evaluation 4) Mentoring: show newcomers the ropesModerators Impacting Superior-Subordinate Relationships:1) Ability: competence shown in task performance2) Personality: traits and consistency of behavior3) Similarity: comparable qualities4) Communication: less formal (in-group) or more formal (out-group)Pelz Effect: upward influence of supervisor on their boss- relational quality: more or less power, information, and resourcesPeer Relationships: employees at same hierarchical level1) Information Peers: superficial acquaintances- get information only about work2) Collegial Peers: coworker and friend- communicate about work and personal lifeThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.3) Special Peer: friendship evolved from work- majority of time talk about personal lifeDevelopment of Peer Relationships:1) Proximity: spend time at same place2) Relational Balance: symmetrical or complementary status3) Interpersonal Needs: affection, inclusion, and controlTransitions of Peer Relationships: 1) Acquaintance to friend: driven by contextual factors (time and opportunity)2) Friend to close friend: driven by problems at work or in life3) Close friend to best friend: driven by socialization outside of workFunctions of Peer Relationships:1) Trust: confidence peers will act in predictable ways2) Mentoring: experienced member help newcomers3) Information Exchange: acquire information4) Power, Control and Influence: accountability5) Social Support: messages convey help and comfort - Instrumental: tangible forms of help and assistance - Informational: advice and technicalassistance - Emotional: messages and acceptance and comfortConsequences of Peer Relationships: results of self-disclosure- Positive: friendships, shared experiences, employee adjustments- satisfaction, commitment, motivation, and identification to job- Negative: stress, gossip, teasing, bullying, dialect tensionsRomantic Relationships: sexual attraction between organizational members- developed through close proximity, work groups, contact, and similar attitudesManagement of Workplace Romances:- clear definitions of types of relationships allowed- definitions of appropriate work behavior- alternative assessment if romantic with superior- managers should meet wit workplace romantic couplesReasons for Workplace Relationships: 1) Job: purpose of advancing career2) Ego: excitement, adventure, and ego gratification3) Love: sincere affection, respect, and