How protestant work ethic impacts employees' counterproductive work behaviors: The moderating effects of gender and party affiliation

Zhang, Suchuan; Chen, Lixin; Yan, Jun

doi:10.1111/ijsa.12304

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“…Indeed there is evidence that perceptions of individuals' industriousness is used as a heuristic to inform moral attributions (Amos et al, 2019). Interest in PWE has been associated with belief that it is associated with productivity (Mudrack, 1999;Zhang, 2020) although evidence for a link between PWE and economic success is limited (Hoorn, 2013). For example, one argument is that the link between Protestantism and economic prosperity arose due to the promotion of literacy (Becker & Woessmann, 2009).…”

Section: Work Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A critical review of research on generational cohorts

Clements¹

2023

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There are claims made by some researchers and consultancies – among others – that there are fundamental differences between generations (e.g. “Baby Boomers” and “Millennials”) in terms of, for example, personality and preferences, motivation, and work values. However, these claims are often presented with more confidence than is warranted, given that the evidence is mixed, and effect sizes often small. This chapter critically explores the evidence, but also questions the “reality” of generational categories often used (e.g. “Baby Boomers”). Key issues explored in this chapter include the implications of generational cut-off points, assumptions of experiences and characteristics that are both shared within and unique to particular generations, and the role played by, and impact of, stereotypes. It is argued that organisational policy should not be informed by claims made about generations, e.g. what members of a particular generation want. Practice should be informed by better quality bodies of evidence, e.g. relating to the design of work or the use of rewards. If generational research is to provide useful insights, different research approaches are necessary. This is a preprint of a book chapter in search of a permanent home. I welcome suggestions on potential homes for this chapter, as well as feedback on the chapter itself. Readers are welcome to cite this chapter in its present form.

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Section: Work Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A critical review of research on generational cohorts

Clements¹

2023

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“…Alternately, Slabbert and Ukpere (2011) express that productivity can be linked to all the work ethic dimensions with a relationship conditioned by cultural and economic factors of the studied population. Recently, research has found the impact of PWE on counterproductive work behaviors (Zhang et. al., 2020), organizational commitment (Balayodao et al, 2021, and as a positive predictor of unethical pro-organizational behaviors (Grabowski et al, 2021).…”

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Examining Work Ethic Across Latam Populations: Differences Between Ecuadorian and Chilean Workers

Zúñiga

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Cabrera-Tenecela³

2022

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A medida que el volumen de comercio aumenta en América del Sur, comprender las diferencias culturales entre países será cada vez más importante para que los gerentes desarrollen buenas prácticas de recursos humanos. Un tema trascendental que ha sido poco estudiado hasta la fecha es la variación en las creencias y los valores de la ética laboral a través de las fronteras. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron: analizar las diferencias en los valores

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“…These are, first, the centrality of work in life, even if one is well off; second, self-reliance, i.e., avoiding dependence on other persons; third, belief in the virtues of hard work; fourth, leisure, i.e., balancing work with valuing the importance of non-work activities; fifth, morality/ethics of fair dealing with others; sixth, delaying gratification, i.e., future orientation; and seven, minimizing wasted time in life. Zhang et al (2020) and Miller et al (2002) construe MWEP as learned not innate; secular, i.e., not tied to any religious beliefs; and motivational in that it instigates work behavior [8,9].…”

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Moral Awareness: A Source of Improved Sustainable Performance

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Despite the increasing realization of the significance of work ethics and moral awareness (MA) in businesses after mega scandals, such as those of Enron and Tyco, few studies have investigated the relationship between MA and employees’ performance and the intermediate mechanisms that explain this relationship. This study proposes that as employees’ work ethics are calibrated through ethical training, their MA increases, in turn affecting employees’ job performance. This experimental study is aimed at investigating the impact of MA, increased through ethical training, on employees’ job performance. Based on institutional theory, the multidimensional work ethic profile (MWEP) and strategic human resource management literature, it is hypothesized that MA of employees’ is positively correlated with employees’ performance and that this relationship is moderated by the age, gender and education level of the employees. In particular, the moral awareness component of ethical decision-making (EDM) models is considered as coextensive with work ethics in experimental design, and work ethics is depicted by a multidimensional work ethic profile (MWEP). The study used a sample of 100 employees of a golf club, divided into an experiment group and a control group with 50 employees each. The experiment group was subjected to an ethical training program focused on increasing MA. Employees’ performance for both groups was evaluated based on eight sub-variables. The study concluded that increasing MA increases employees’ performance, with no significant moderation effect of age, gender and education level on this relationship. The results of this study will go a long way in helping managers to increase the productivity of their employees through increased MA.

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How protestant work ethic impacts employees' counterproductive work behaviors: The moderating effects of gender and party affiliation

Cited by 4 publications

References 49 publications

A critical review of research on generational cohorts

A critical review of research on generational cohorts

Examining Work Ethic Across Latam Populations: Differences Between Ecuadorian and Chilean Workers

Moral Awareness: A Source of Improved Sustainable Performance

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