Determining the Effect of Realistic Job Preview on Counterproductive Work Behavior: Evidence from Degree Awarding Institutions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Abstract
This study investigates the interplay between Realistic Job Preview (RJP) and counterproductive work behavior (CWB). The provision of realistic job preview has been a dearth in the education sector as the job in education sector specifically at higher level is not less than a challenging one. The population of the study were the faculty members employed in higher education sector. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, 300 questionnaires were distributed among employees across Degree Awarding Institutions (DAIs), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 223 properly filled questionnaires were used for data analysis, data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between RJP and CWB. The results of the study showed that the five facets of Realistic job preview i.e Depth of information, Relevance of information, Volume of information, accuracy of information and credibility of information were found to have significant effect on counterproductive work behavior. The study contributes to organizational behavior literature by highlighting critical psychological mechanisms underlying employee misconduct and provides managerial insights for mitigating CWB by addressing job security and psychological contract fulfillment.
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