The Relationship between Social Undermining and Counterproductive Work Behavior: Analyzing the Gender Differences

Authors

  • Dilsora Mustafa MPhil Scholar, Department of Commerce, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Dilawar Khan Durrani Associate Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Rabia Durrani MPhil Scholar, Psychology Department, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2023(7-III)65

Keywords:

Counterproductive Work Behavior, Gender Differences, Social Undermining

Abstract

This research investigated the impact of social undermining on counterproductive work behavior and also assessed the gender differences with regards to counter-productive work behavior considering the context of higher education institutes in Balochistan. Data was collected from 330 faculty members working in three public sector universities in Quetta Pakistan. Stratified random sampling technique was used to collect data for the current study. Results of the study revealed that social undermining had a positive significant relationship with counterproductive work behavior. The results further showed that the counterproductive work behavior of males was significantly higher than females. The results indicated that social undermining is a detrimental phenomenon which negatively effects a both individuals and organizations.

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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2023-09-30

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Mustafa, D., Durrani, D. K., & Durrani, R. (2023). The Relationship between Social Undermining and Counterproductive Work Behavior: Analyzing the Gender Differences. Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 7(3), 796–814. https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2023(7-III)65

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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