Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: The objectives of the present study are (1) to explore the mediating effects of perceived procedural justice or fairness judgment on the relationships between interpersonal communication styles and uncertainty of work life of Japanese white-collar workers; and (2) to reveal what kind of interpersonal communication styles are effective for developing workers�f perception of procedural justice. One hundred sixty three Japanese white-collar workers in the Tokyo area participated in the research. As a result of structural equation analysis, procedural justice mediated the effects of interpersonal communication styles on uncertainty reduction of work life. As a result of hierarchical regression analysis, it was found that rational communication styles such as reasoning, promise, commitment, question, and self-disclosure can promote workers�f perceived procedural justice while authoritative communication styles such as a high-handed manner, demand/order, warning, and threat can promote their perceived procedural injustice. Based on the results, several academic contributions and practical implications are discussed. �@