Impact of Moral Disengagement on Counterproductive Work Behavior in Information Technology Sectors of Pakistan: A Mediated Model

Autor: Qazi Muhammad Ali, Qasim Ali Nisar
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: SSRN Electronic Journal.
ISSN: 1556-5068
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3897012
Popis: This research examines the role of moral disengagement towards counterproductive work behavior in the information technology sector of Pakistan. Furthermore, research is also focused on the mediating effect of information security awareness (Attitude & knowledge) and information security awareness behaviors. The target population consisted of public sector I.T. departments of Punjab, Pakistan. A convenience technique is utilized. Data collection has been done through a survey questionnaire from technical and non-technical staff currently employed in Punjab's public sector I.T. departments. Statistical software PLS-SEM is used for analysis. This study highlights the role of the information technology sector staff’s level of engagement that affects the employee’s counterproductive work behavior and information security awareness behavior. Moreover, the study proposes the management take the initiative for the implementation of strategies that will be helpful to get the awareness about information security among employees.
Databáze: OpenAIRE