Do loyal subordinates get higher wages? Experience from China

Abstract

This paper classifies loyalty to supervisor into five dimensions, namely identification, internalization, dedication, effort and following supervisor. The results show that the ‘effort’ dimension has a positive effect on wage whereas the ‘following supervisor’ dimension has a negative effect on wage. Contrary to common perception, loyal subordinates may not get higher wages.

Notes

The survey questionnaire (in Chinese) used in collecting the data can be obtained from the authors.