How does sexual relationship affect employee's performance and productivity in an organization? It is an interesting question that researchers have tried to answer since time immemorial. Employees are likely to feel more committed when they are sexually involved with their bosses. This study examines the effects of sexual relations between employees and their supervisors on organizational loyalty and employee commitment.
Sexual attraction can lead to feelings of admiration, which make employees feel attracted to their bosses, making them work harder for their approval. When they get closer to their bosses, the fear of losing the job dissipates. As a result, they become less concerned about being fired than non-sexually related employees. They might even take risks without considering the consequences if it means getting closer to their bosses.
The benefits of having a close relationship with one's boss should be balanced against the potential costs. Having such relationships may negatively impact their professionalism, leading to negative outcomes like conflicts of interest or favoritism. The boss who engages in such intimate relationships may give preferential treatment to those who show affection towards them.
The risk of public exposure is high as gossips will spread around the office and tarnish both parties' reputations.
The relationship between employees and their bosses could also lead to distractions from work tasks, resulting in low productivity levels. If sexual attraction leads to uncontrollable emotions, it becomes difficult to focus on work activities due to constant thoughts about the other person. In some cases, this may lead to reduced performance and poor quality of output.
Organizations should address these issues before they create a sexually charged environment where employees engage in unprofessional conduct that leads to resentment and conflict. While organizations may benefit from increased loyalty and commitment from employees involved in such relations, there are significant downsides to consider when implementing policies allowing supervisors to have sexual relationships with their subordinates.
How do sexual relationships influence organizational loyalty and employee commitment?
Sexual relationships can affect an individual's level of commitment towards their workplace in different ways. In some cases, it may lead to increased feelings of satisfaction and loyalty toward the organization, as individuals feel more valued and appreciated when they are dating someone who works there. On the other hand, it could also lead to negative consequences such as reduced job performance due to conflicting interests between personal life and professional duties.