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Item Coworker responses to an employee’s inflated self-views and level of entitlement(2012-08) Wehrung, Jeffrey Paul; Harrison, David Andrew; Burris, Ethan R.; Dukerich, Janet; Whitson, Jennifer; Swann, WilliamConsiderable evidence suggests that holding overly positive views of one’s own abilities is not only normal but may also be beneficial. Unfortunately, research demonstrating the consequences of holding inflated self-views remains relatively sparse, and research examining the interpersonal consequences of inflated self-views has come up with mixed results. In this dissertation I examine the interpersonal consequences of an employee’s inflated self-views. I specifically look at how an employee’s self-views influence coworker perceptions of the employee, the decision to share information with the employee, and whether coworkers will choose to help the employee. I find that making a clear distinction between inflated self-views and entitlement can help illustrate why coworkers may respond positively or negatively to a specific employee.