The role of the ethical infrastructure in the practice of counterproductive work behavior

Abstract

     The current study examines the relationship between ethical infrastructure as an independent variable with its dimensions (ethical code, ethical training, penalties and incentives based on ethics, ethical reporting system, ethics review system) and counterproductive  work behavior as a dependent variable with its dimensions (reverse work behavior directed to the individual, directed reverse work behavior organization) in a sample of associates of the Engineering Projects Department of the al-Abbas's Holy Shrine in Karbala Governorate, amounting to 300 associates, based on the problem that was framed by several questions, including the extent to which the relationship and impact between the two variables are perceived in the field, and the results were reached by collecting data using a questionnaire distributed to The sample was then analyzed and treated statistically using a set of statistical methods as basic constructive tests for the validity of the approved measures, including data loss and anomaly, data moderation and scale validity tests such as assertive constructive validity, internal consistency, sample sufficiency and stability coefficient (Cronbach alpha), as well as conducting descriptive statistical analyzes as coefficient Pearson Correlation and Structural Equation Modeling, based on the two programs (Amos V.22, SPSS V.22). The results supported our hypotheses, and we also concluded that there is a level of ethical infrastructure in the Engineering Projects Department of the al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine that reduces the tendency of the affiliate to practice behaviors Adverse damage to fellow associates, or direct damage to the interest of the department and the progress of work therein