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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs) are prevalent but difficult to measure in organizational settings.
  • Existing measurement methods for CWBs often lack reliability in applied contexts.
  • Organizations struggle to assess the frequency and causes of CWBs, hindering effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of exit surveys as a tool for measuring counterproductive work behaviors.
  • To present a case study detailing the design and implementation of an exit survey for CWB assessment.
  • To evaluate the potential of this methodology for broader organizational application.

Main Methods:

  • Development and deployment of a specialized exit survey.
  • Application of the survey within a large telecommunications company.
  • Analysis of survey data to identify patterns and antecedents of CWBs.

Main Results:

  • The exit survey successfully captured data on counterproductive work behaviors.
  • The methodology proved feasible for measuring sensitive organizational issues.
  • Preliminary findings suggest the survey can inform CWB management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Exit surveys offer a viable and unique approach to measuring CWBs in organizations.
  • This methodology can provide valuable insights into the frequency and drivers of damaging workplace behaviors.
  • Organizations can benefit from adopting similar exit survey strategies to better understand and mitigate CWBs.