The curvilinear effect of newcomer ingratiation on leader-member exchange: A dual-pathway model of supervisor attributions.

Summary: When you start a new job, is it a good idea to "kiss up" to your boss? Researchers looked into this and found a surprising answer: a little bit helps, but too much hurts! When new workers give a few compliments, bosses think they just want to be friendly. This builds a good relationship. But if a worker kisses up too much, the boss gets suspicious and thinks the worker is being selfish. This hurts the relationship. In the end, having a good relationship with your boss helps you do better at work and makes you less likely to quit. So, be nice, but don't overdo it!