EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTION OF ABUSIVE SUPERVISION IN SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract

Saudi Arabian industries and different kind of businesses have grown in a remarkable way recently. The more business and industries grow the more employees are needed to fulfil the achievements of these industries in the Saudi economy. In order, to have eligible employees who make a positive difference in organizations and to combine talents, expatriates’ employees are highly needed in the Saudi organizations. This study analyses expatriate’s perception of abusive supervision in Saudi Arabia and to examine if male and female employees have similar perceptions regarding the abusive supervision in the areas of nationality, age, qualification among others. A questionnaire has been conducted on a sample population of 100 employees consisted of expatriate males and females employed in private sectors in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah. The result concluded that there are some factors which may affect the perception of abusive supervision including age, nationality, education, years of experience, and others. It is more importantly concluded that there is a gap between theory and implementation regarding the policies of abusive supervision. In other words, there is a difference between setting a policy or having it written on a manual and implementing it. Therefore, the organization is recommended to pay attention to this, and consequently ensure that the HR department takes necessary action against abusive supervisors.