Questions and Answers
What are some possible strategies for improving an organization's ability to monitor counterproductivity among employees?
Monitoring internet use, blocking inappropriate websites, and implementing policies against counterproductive behaviors.
What are some possible common organizational constraints and how could they lead to counterproductive behaviors?
Lack of resources, poor leadership, and environmental issues can lead to stress and counterproductive behaviors.
Considering the multiple predictors of absenteeism, what are some possible organizational strategies for reducing employee absences?
Setting clear attendance expectations, consistent enforcement of policies, and implementing employee wellness programs.
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Give an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment.
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What is an example of a hostile work environment?
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What strategies can employers use to hire employees who are less likely to engage in counterproductive work behavior?
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Study Notes
Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB)
- CWB involves actions by employees that contradict organizational interests or policies, potentially harming both the organization and its members.
- Examples of CWB include absenteeism, abuse towards others, sexual harassment, cyber-loafing, and lateness.
- Organizations can monitor cyber-loafing by tracking internet usage and blocking non-work-related websites.
Organizational Constraints and CWB
- Organizational constraints often result in workplace stress, leading to counterproductive behaviors.
- Constraints can stem from leadership issues and environmental factors, such as poor equipment and resources.
- Leadership quality is crucial; poor leadership can lead to employee dissatisfaction and turnover.
Strategies to Reduce Employee Absenteeism
- Compliance with laws governing employee absences includes FMLA and ADA, which must be adhered to by employers.
- Effective strategies to reduce absenteeism involve:
- Clearly setting attendance expectations at the onset.
- Enforcing attendance policies uniformly.
- Educating employees on procedures for reporting lateness or absences.
- Reviewing and potentially increasing paid time off.
- Implementing employee wellness programs.
- Engaging and motivating staff.
- Recognizing and rewarding good attendance.
- Cultivating an absence culture where frequent absenteeism is viewed unfavorably can further discourage unnecessary absences.
Forms of Sexual Harassment
- Quid Pro Quo: An exchange where someone in authority provides benefits for sexual favors. Example: A professor offers career advancements in return for sexual attention.
- Hostile Environment: Involves severe and unwanted conduct that disrupts work performance. Example: A male coworker repeatedly asking a female coworker out, despite previous rejections.
Hiring Strategies to Limit CWB
- Pre-employment assessments can evaluate prospective employees for integrity and potential counterproductive behaviors like theft.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB) and its impact on organizations. It covers examples of CWB, the role of organizational constraints, and effective strategies for reducing employee absenteeism. Understand how leadership and workplace environment affect employee behavior and organizational health.
