Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Chockalingham Viswesvaran
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Nathan Hiller
Third Advisor's Name
Dionne Stephens
Date of Defense
3-23-2009
Abstract
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of base rates for counterproductive work behaviors (CWB) and examines their relationship with personality and demographic variables. The Randomized-Response Technique (RRT) was employed in order to reduce the effects of social desirability. Base rates were calculated for 66 behaviors for a student and nationwide sample. Results revealed 15 significant behaviors for the student sample and 7 for the nationwide sample. In addition, low neuroticism was found to relate to higher reporting of counterproductive behavior for both groups. Also, low conscientiousness was related to higher reports of CWB in the student sample. Finally, CWB was found to differ based on ethnicity for the student sample such that Caucasians reported higher rates of CWB than Hispanics.
Identifier
FI14032365
Recommended Citation
Atamanik-Dunphy, Candace, "Base rates of counterproductive work behaviors" (2009). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1331.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1331
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