Lutgert Research

Blurring the lines: Exploring the work spouse phenomenon

November 20, 2020  / Ashley Mandeville  / Tags: Management, LCOB Top Tier Award, 2019

Despite widespread media attention, the work spouse phenomenon has not garnered much attention among organizational scholars. This manuscript aims to conceptualize the work spouse as a unique interpersonal workplace relationship worthy of scholarly attention. We provide theoretical framing using boundary management, methodological considerations, and a novel research agenda, encouraging more work in this area.

Publication: Journal of Management Inquiry

Authors: Ashley Mandeville

Notes: LCOB Top Tier Award 2019