Examining the Influence of Organisational Culture and Situational Variables on Deviant Work Practices Among Government Employees
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work deviance,
organizational justice,
structural equation model
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Abstract
Purpose – This research investigates the extent to which situational factors drive organisational deviance and explores the mediating influence of organisational culture among employees in the public sector.
Aim(s) – The objective was to identify key predictors of deviant workplace behaviour within public service organisations and to examine how organisational culture moderates the impact of these predictors.
Design/methodology/approach – Adopting a quantitative research strategy, the study applied a cross-sectional survey design with 250 respondents. Data analysis utilized regression techniques alongside structural equation modeling to test the mediating role of organizational culture.
Findings – Results from the structural equation modeling demonstrate that perceived injustice, heightened stress, and inadequate support contribute significantly to workplace deviance. Specifically, organizational injustice and work-related stress emerged as strong predictors of deviant behavior, while organizational culture mediated the effects of these variables.
Limitations of the study – The findings may be affected by sampling error and potential response bias due to reliance on self-reported data. Furthermore, the exclusive focus on public service limits the generalizability of the conclusions to other sectors.
Practical implications and Originality/value – The study enhances existing scholarship on the mediating function of organizational culture in deviant workplace behavior. It further illustrates how fostering a strong organizational culture can serve as a mechanism to mitigate or prevent workplace deviance among employees tasked with implementing organizational policies
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