Wednesday 22 July 15:40
- 17:10
Hall: 02 - Teatrino
Chair and Presenter:
Moliner Carolina
Discussant:
Cropanzano Russell
Division: Division 1: Work and Organizational Psychology
This symposium addresses how employee relationships and perceptions of organizational
justice are evolving in the face of major transformations in the world of work. As
organizations integrate hybrid teams, decentralized structures, and inclusive policies, new
forms of fairness—and unfairness—emerge. This topic is highly relevant for ICAP 2026, by
offering novel theoretical perspectives and practical implications based in empirical
research. The symposium includes four presenters from four countries, providing a broad
international scope.
Kesina Keplinger (Germany) introduces a technological tool designed to help HR managers
visualize and manage blended teams composed of standard employees and gig workers.
Her presentation highlights how digital innovations can enhance fairness, and decisionmaking
in complex team settings.
Meredith Lehman (USA) and co-authos, examines how ideological differences shape
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).Through qualitative data, she
distinguishes between "social" and "technological" visions, showing how these competing
orientations affect how justice-related values like decentralization and participation are
interpreted and implemented. Her approach offers insight into the intersection of
ideology, technology, and organizational design.
Marjo-Riitta Diehl (Finland) and co-authors,investigate third-party reactions to injustice
within triadic relationships involving a manager, victim, and observer.Using conjoint
analysis, they show how the quality of interpersonal relationships influences observers'
behavioral responses.This presentation broadens justice research by incorporating
relational dynamics beyond dyads.
Carolina Moliner (Spain) and co-authors, presents a longitudinal study examining how
procedural justice climate influences the competence development of workers with
intellectual disabilities (ID),which in turn enhances performance.Their work bridges
organizational justice and social inclusion,supporting that fair treatment is not only
ethically imperative but also functionally beneficial for organizational outcomes.
The symposium provides an innovative, multidimensional understanding of how justice is
being redefined in modern organizations.It contributes novel theoretical insights and
applied implications for promoting fairness in organizations navigating complex
challenges.It contributes to ICAP's mission by bridging psychological theory,
organizational practice, and global perspectives on fairness in the future of the world of
work.By addressing justice from technological, ideological, relational, and inclusive
perspectives,this session supports ICAP's goals of fostering well-being, decent work, and
reduced inequalities in global workplaces.
