On the destructiveness of laissez-faire versus abusive supervision: a comparative, multilevel investigation of destructive forms of leadership

Different forms of destructive leadership are prevalent in organizations, but rarely studied together. Additionally, most studies take an individual-level view on the consequences leadership. However, while supervisors lead teams, it remains unclear how behaviours affect team processes and outcomes from a multilevel perspective. Building this premise, we analysed relationship abusive supervision laissez-faire with OCB individual team-level. As important process, considered trust as mediating mechanism. Further, investigated whether is more harmful to compared supervision. We tested our proposed model three-wave study data 658 members out 149 teams. Bayesian analysis generally supported assumptions: Abusive lowered subsequently at team-level, whereas was not related results indicated that than both levels. Finally, implications for theory practical use organizations discussed.