Reducing counterproductive work behavior through employee selection

MacLane, Charles N.; Walmsley, Philip T.

doi:10.1016/j.hrmr.2009.05.001

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“…The modest relationships found in the above studies imply that other explanations and directions must be sought to understand the causes of CWBs. One of the stimulating explanations of CWBs suggested in the recent literature, based on a clinical approach, is that the dark triad personality (DTP) may be a possible and important determinant of CWBs …”

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Dark triad personalities and counterproductive work behaviors among physicians in China

Ying

Cohen

2018

Health Planning & Management

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The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between the dark triad personality (DTP) and organizational and individual counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs), based on the argument that situational variables mediate this relationship. The data were collected at Beijing Children's Hospital, the largest children's hospital in China. Paper and pencil questionnaires were distributed to 200 randomly selected physicians, of whom 168 responded, an 84% response rate. The findings of regression analysis and mediation analysis show a strong relationship between the DTP and CWBs. Of the three traits of the DTP, Machiavellianism was significantly related to both dimensions of CWBs, organizational and interpersonal. The findings also show that the relationship examined here was affected by mediators, particularly organizational commitment and organizational justice, emphasizing the effect of the environment on the behavior of dark personalities. The environment, represented by the mediators, had no effect on narcissists' CWB, and psychological contract breach was the only mediator found to have no mediating effect. The paper concludes with suggestions and recommendations for future research, in particular in different settings.

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Dark triad personalities and counterproductive work behaviors among physicians in China

Ying

Cohen

2018

Health Planning & Management

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“…It is critical to note that any test diagnostic of a medical condition, such as a personality disorder, is impermissible for initial employment decisions in the United States under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, the work done by clinical and personality psychologists in describing the full range of personality characteristics, particularly the extremely high ends of the trait continuum, can be useful for theory development for each of the Big Five in reference to work behavior (Hogan & Hogan, ; MacLane & Walmsley, ). This section develops a rationale for research questions on the basis of this structure of personality.…”

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A large sample investigation of the presence of nonlinear personality‐job performance relationships

Walmsley

Sackett

Nichols

2018

Int J Selection Assessment

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We examine 123 data sets from validation studies of a single five‐factor model‐based occupational personality measure for evidence of curvilinear relationships with job performance. Research has produced discrepant findings about whether and when to expect curvilinear relationships between normal range personality measures and job performance. Previous studies have relied on small and unsystematic sampling, a variety of noncomparable performance criteria, the use of personality inventories for which construct validity evidence is not immediately available, and a focus on only one or two of the Big Five personality factors. We report minimal evidence of curvilinearity, suggesting that these effects are unlikely to undermine typical uses of personality test scores in decision making. Any expected declines in performance at high ends of the predictor range were very small on average and would be highly unlikely to produce scenarios in which those passing a realistic cut score would underperform those screened out. Indices of job complexity and the importance of the personality trait did not moderate the forms of each personality–performance relationship. The results are useful for evaluating whether curvilinearity is likely to be an issue when self‐report personality assessments are used to make decisions with tangible employment consequences.

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“…The magnitude of these activities can range from minor to more severe (Bolton et al, 2010 ). In recent times, there has been growing interest in explaining and tackling the deviant behaviors of employees at the workplace (MacLane and Walmsley, 2010 ).…”

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Dark Triad, Perceptions of Organizational Politics and Counterproductive Work Behaviors: The Moderating Effect of Political Skills

Baloch

Meng

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Front. Psychol.

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The aim of this work focuses on the relationship among the Dark Triad (psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism), perceptions of organizational politics, political skills, and counterproductive work behavior. This study empirically tests the mediating role of perceptions of organizational politics in the relationship between the Dark Triad and counterproductive work behavior. Furthermore, the study investigates the moderating role of political skills in strengthening the link between the Dark Triad and the perceptions of organizational politics. A sample of 149 participants was randomly selected. To analyze the data of the present work, we employed a structural equation model using partial least square and PROCESS. From empirical findings, we imply an inference that perception of organizational politics partially mediates the Dark Triad's influence on the counterproductive work behavior. Moreover, the results identify the moderating role of political skills in strengthening the link between the Dark Triad and the perceptions of organizational politics. Empirical findings suggest important policy implications for the hospitality industry.

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Reducing counterproductive work behavior through employee selection

Cited by 30 publications

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Dark triad personalities and counterproductive work behaviors among physicians in China

Dark triad personalities and counterproductive work behaviors among physicians in China

A large sample investigation of the presence of nonlinear personality‐job performance relationships

Dark Triad, Perceptions of Organizational Politics and Counterproductive Work Behaviors: The Moderating Effect of Political Skills

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