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Individual Differences in Judgment and Decision-Making: Novel Predictors of Counterproductive Work Behavior.

Balca Alaybek^1,2, Reeshad S Dalal¹, Brynee Dade¹

¹Department of Psychology, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA.

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|November 7, 2022

Summary

Individual differences in judgment and decision-making (JDM) predict counterproductive work behavior (CWB). Believing unethical actions yield benefits strongly predicts CWB, offering new insights for organizations.

Keywords:

Benefits Counterproductive work behavior Decision-making styles Individual differences Judgment and decision-making Risks Social norms

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Behavioral Economics

Background:

Counterproductive work behavior (CWB) is a significant concern in organizations.
Traditional predictors of CWB include personality, affect, and cognitive ability.
Judgment and decision-making (JDM) individual differences have not been extensively studied as CWB predictors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate JDM individual differences as novel predictors of CWB.
To examine the incremental validity of JDM predictors over traditional ones.
To explore practical applications of JDM differences in reducing CWB.

Main Methods:

Three independent samples were analyzed.
Hypotheses tested relationships between JDM skills (social norms, decision styles, risk-benefit perceptions) and CWB.
Meta-analytic correlations were calculated.

Main Results:

Perceived benefits of unethical behavior was the strongest CWB predictor (r = .487).
Rational and avoidant decision-making styles, social norm recognition, and perceived riskiness also predicted CWB.
JDM predictors demonstrated incremental validity beyond traditional CWB predictors.

Conclusions:

Individual differences in JDM, particularly perceived benefits of unethical behavior, are significant predictors of CWB.
JDM-focused individual differences offer valuable insights for both research and practice.
JDM assessments can inform employee selection and interventions to mitigate CWB.