Organizational Misbehavior Concept

Understanding Organizational Misbehavior

• Organizational misbehavior is a concept within the realm of individual performance in organizations
• Organizational misbehavior is built upon the concept of misbehavior, which is primarily a type of behavior
• Misbehavior in an organizational context has a negative connotation from a values perspective
• In the organizational framework, misbehavior represents the negative aspect of an individual's behavior

Organizational Misbehavior

• Refers to inappropriate or harmful behaviors exhibited by individuals within the workplace in organizations
• Encompasses various forms and aspects, including:
  • Workplace Harassment: verbal or physical harassment targeting individuals in the workplace
  • Manipulation of Information: falsification or manipulation of information for personal gain or hiding the truth
  • Bypassing Policies and Regulations: violating or bypassing laws and regulations established by the organization
  • Refusal to Cooperate and Lack of Teamwork: not collaborating or working collaboratively with colleagues and other teams
  • Bribery and Corruption: accepting or offering bribes and engaging in corrupt activities for unlawful gains
  • Abuse of Administrative Authority: negative behaviors or misuse of administrative power, leading to an unhealthy work environment
  • Performance Negligence: failing to perform tasks correctly or delivering subpar performance

Administrative Corruption

• Defined as the illegitimate malformation and disturbance afflicting administration
• Manifests in various deviant behaviors, including:
  • Bribery
  • Favoritism
  • Trafficking in public office
  • Misuse of power
  • Dereliction of duty
  • Neglect of public interest
• Involves wasting time, fostering doubt, and eroding trust between superiors and subordinates, as well as a lack of accountability

Administrative Dereliction

• Refers to the failure to carry out administrative duties correctly or the neglect in performing assigned administrative responsibilities
• Encompasses a range of behaviors characterized by a lack of commitment to professional responsibilities and a failure to uphold standards and expectations
• Manifests as procrastination, negligence, or a general disregard for the proper execution of tasks and duties
• Can undermine organizational effectiveness, erode trust within the workplace, and compromise the quality of services provided