Determinants of Counterproductive Work Behavior Among University Staff

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the factors influence in development of counterproductive work behavior amongst university employees. For this purpose employees of Peshawar University and Agriculture University Peshawar were considered population total 500 questionnaires were distributed. Responses were received from 415 participants. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS and AMO software. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted to evaluate model fitness however, regression analysis was conducted to evaluate relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. Study found employees development, organizational commitment, burnout and psychological capital influence in development of counterproductive work behavior in university employees. The statistical values of regression analysis show the existence of significant positive relationship between independent variables and dependent variables also found consistent with previous studies. In this regard it is recommended that organization must consider the identified factors to encounter the development of counterproductive work behavior amongst employees. Also recommend to develop soft image in industry by providing employees development opportunities.