Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2021.1874463
The dark triad and counterproductive work behaviours: A multiple mediation analysis
Zahid Mahmood
Wadi B. Alonazi
Muhammad Awais Baloch
Rab Nawaz Lodhi
Abstract
Prior studies on the dark side of the organisation tend to overlook some important mediator(s) in the relationship between the
dark triad personalities (D.T.P.s) and counterproductive work
behaviour (C.W.B.). Hence, this study examines the multiple-mediation model by incorporating perceived organisational politics
and perceived accountability in the relationship between D.T.P.s
and C.W.B. The sample of 290 employees is selected through a
random sampling technique from the hospitality industry. Partial
least squares structural equation modelling (P.L.S.-S.E.M.) and
bootstrapping are employed to examine the multiple-mediation
model. The results show that perceived organisational politics and
perceived accountability mediate the association of the D.T.P.s
and C.W.B. Our findings provide policymakers with a vision into
the existence of the D.T.P.s and their potential consequences
for C.W.B. This study encourages decision-makers and practitioners to develop an ethical climate, job standards, and systems
of accountability to achieve productive goals.
Keywords
counterproductive work behaviour (C.W.B.); dark triad (D.T.); perceived organisational politics; perceived accountability; multiple-mediation model; partial least squares structural equation model (P.L.S.-S.E.M.)
Hrčak ID:
301658
URI
Publication date:
31.12.2021.
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