10.1184/R1/6707429.v1
Taya Cohen
Taya
Cohen
A. T. Panter
A. T.
Panter
Nazli Turan
Nazli
Turan
Predicting Counterproductive Work Behavior from Guilt Proneness
Carnegie Mellon University
2012
Counterproductive work behavior
guilt proneness
unethical behavior
morality
personality
individual differences
2012-04-23 00:00:00
Journal contribution
https://kilthub.cmu.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Predicting_Counterproductive_Work_Behavior_from_Guilt_Proneness/6707429
<p>We investigated the relationship between guilt proneness and counterproductive work behavior (CWB) using a diverse sample of employed adults working in a variety of different industries at various levels in their organizations. CWB refers to behaviors that harm or are intended to harm organizations or people in organizations. Guilt proneness is a personality trait characterized by a predisposition to experience negative feelings about personal wrongdoing. CWB was engaged in less frequently by individuals high in guilt proneness compared to those low in guilt proneness, controlling for other known correlates of CWB. CWB was also predicted by gender, age, intention to turnover, interpersonal conflict at work, and negative affect at work. Given the detrimental impact of CWB on people and organizations, it may be wise for employers to consider guilt proneness when making hiring decisions.</p>