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Investigating the Dimensionality of Counterproductive Work Behavior
Article first published online: 28 APR 2003
DOI: 10.1111/1468-2389.00224
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Gruys, M. L. and Sackett, P. R. (2003), Investigating the Dimensionality of Counterproductive Work Behavior. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 11: 30–42. doi: 10.1111/1468-2389.00224
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- Issue published online: 28 APR 2003
- Article first published online: 28 APR 2003
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The study investigated the dimensionality of counterproductive work behavior (CWB) by examining the relationships between various counterproductive behaviors. Utilizing a university alumni sample (N = 343), data was collected through both self–report and direct judgments of the likelihood of co–occurrence. Eleven categories of CWB were examined: (1) Theft and Related Behavior; (2) Destruction of Property; (3) Misuse of Information; (4) Misuse of Time and Resources; (5) Unsafe Behavior; (6) Poor Attendance; (7) Poor Quality Work; (8) Alcohol Use; (9) Drug Use; (10) Inappropriate Verbal Actions; and (11) Inappropriate Physical Actions. CWB items and categories were generally positively related. Multidimensional scaling analysis suggests that the CWB categories vary on two dimensions: an Interpersonal–Organizational dimension and a Task Relevance dimension.