Organisational Culture as a Predictor of Counterproductive Work Behaviour among Benue State Civil Servants

Abstract

This study examined organisational culture as a predictor of counterproductive work behaviour (CWB) among Benue State civil servants. The study employed the cross-sectional survey method. Participants for the study were 420 civil servants systematically and randomly selected from 23 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. They were 285(67.9%) males, 127(30.2%) females, and 8(1.9%) respondents who failed to indicate their sex, with the mean age of 41.95 years and (SD=9.597). Instruments for data collection included the Counterproductive Work Behaviour (CWB) Questionnaire and the Organisational Culture Questionnaire (OCQ). Multiple regression was used to test the hypothesis. Results revealed a significant joint influence of organisational culture factors in the prediction of CWB. Independently, power oriented and role culture were significant predictors of CWB while achievement and support cultures were not. It was concluded that organisational culture is a significant factor in the prediction of CWB and its dimensions among the Benue State civil servants. It was therefore recommended that the Government and management of public organisations should strengthen their organisational culture such as making policies that will ensure strict adherence to the rules and regulations of the organisation.