Title
Who Should Apologize when an Employee Transgresses? Source Effects on Apology Effectiveness
Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This paper examines the interactive effects of apology source (i.e., whether an apology is given by a chief executive officer or employee) and apology components (i.e., acknowledgment, remorse, and compensation) on forgiveness. Results revealed a significant source by component interaction. A remorseful employee apology was more successful than a remorseful CEO apology because consumers felt more empathy for the employee. Furthermore, a compensatory CEO apology was more effective than a compensatory employee apology because CEOs could significantly affect consumer perceptions of justice. No significant differences were found between apology source and the apology component of acknowledging violated rules and norms.
Original Citation
Hill, K.M. & Boyd, D.P. (2015). Who Should Apologize when an Employee Transgresses? Source Effects on Apology Effectiveness. Journal of Business Ethics, 130(1), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-014-2205-9
Identifier
Virtual Commons Citation
Hill, Krista M. and Boyd, David P. (2015). Who Should Apologize when an Employee Transgresses? Source Effects on Apology Effectiveness. In Management Faculty Publications. Paper 33.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/management_fac/33