The effects of terrorism on work attitudes and behaviors: a literature review and a proposed model

Abstract

Purpose

The paper examines terrorism in its relationship to the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to review research findings and propose a model of the effects of terrorism on work-related outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach

A literature review was undertaken mainly using academic sources.

Findings

Potential or actual terrorist attacks create a significant fear level for the individual, causing negative work attitudes. In turn, negative attitudes lead to undesirable work behaviors.

Research limitations/implications

Relatively little research has been conducted to determine how organizations may be affected by terrorism via the reciprocal relationship between employee and organizational well-being.

Originality/value

This paper explores important yet still under-researched areas of management and organizational interventions to mitigate the deleterious effects of workplace terrorism.

Citation

Farooq Malik, O., Abdullah, H. and Anak Uli, J. (2014), "The effects of terrorism on work attitudes and behaviors: a literature review and a proposed model", Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 143-163. https://doi.org/10.1108/JACPR-04-2013-0012