Attribution theory includes mastery and maintenance of society among its ultimate determinants of action and a variety of information sources and emotions as the proximal or immediate determinants of motivation. These goals are guided by two metaphors: the person as a scientist and the person as a judge. I discuss these positions and point out some of the perceived limitations of the articles in this special issue.
BowlerM. C.WoehrD. J.BowlerJ. L.WuenschK. L.McIntryeM. D. (2011). The impact of interpersonal aggression on performance attributions. Group & Organization Management, 36.
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PoposkiE. (2011). Exploring the nature and correlates of attributions following work-family conflict. Group & Organization Management, 36.
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Sue-ChanC.ChenZ.LamW. (2011). LMX, coaching attributions, and employee performance. Group & Organization Management, 36.
