Harrison, David AndrewBurris, Ethan R.2012-10-112017-05-112012-10-112017-05-112012-08August 201http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6077textConsiderable 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.application/pdfengInflated self-viewsEntitlementHelpingInformation sharingEmployeesCoworkersthesis2012-10-112152/ETD-UT-2012-08-6077