You have just been appointed as manager at Tech Health Solutions, a global company currently facing a significant decline in productivity and employee morale. The chief executive officer (CEO) believes that counterproductive work behaviors may be the root cause. Your task is to analyze the extent of counterproductive behaviors within the organization and identify the underlying factors contributing to these behaviors.
Understanding workplace behavior and its negative consequences is the first step to determining the root cause.
Watch the following video before completing the assignment: Negative Workplace Behaviors.
In your analysis include the following:
- Describe 2–3 counterproductive workplace behaviors and the ways they impact team morale and overall organizational performance.
- What are the primary factors that contribute to employees with low agreeableness and conscientiousness engaging in counterproductive behavior?
- How can managers create an environment that discourages negative counterproductive behavior and encourages positive behavior?