Personality Factors as Predictor of Workplace Deviant Behavior Among Civil Servants

Abstract

Abstract:The purpose of this study is to investigate empirically the influence of personality traits to workplace deviant behavior among civil servants in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Using cross-sectional survey method and stratified proportionate random sampling data were conducted to 263 civil servants from various departments and Agencies in Pekanbaru by using questionnaires. The data analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings emphasize the importance of taking personality traits into consideration during employee recruitment processes to minimize workplace deviant behavior. This study contributes the important role of employee personality traits in minimizing workplace deviant behavior.

Impact of internal corporate social responsibility: a parallel mediation analysis

“…However, it is possible that there exist personality dispositions that influence both perceptions of internal CSR and intentions to engage in WDB. Research on WDB indicates that personality traits such as agreeableness and conscientiousness may act as antecedents of WDB (Farhadi et al, 2012;Hastuti et al, 2017). Tedor (2015) also affirmed that personality and gender may moderate the relationship between justice and WDB.…”

“…Research on WDB indicates that personality traits such as agreeableness and conscientiousness may act as antecedents of WDB (Farhadi et al. , 2012; Hastuti et al. , 2017).…”