Antecedents of Deviant Behavior: Psychological and Non-Psychological Factors and Ethical Justifications

Abstract

An integrative model of ethical justifications in organizations is proposed. The model recognizes the roles of psychological and non-psychological factors on the link between ethical theories and the ethical reasoning and, consequently, on the way operators justify themselves when accused of being against (or not favoring) the good of the company. This study wants to contribute to highlighting the benefits of the prevention of deviant behavior through a more profound comprehension of its antecedents. The analysis confirms the complexity of human beings, and the need for an integrated approach that leads to clarity and coherence among tools (e.g. mission, code of ethics, incentive system), people and among both people and tools. A central role is played by the dissemination of a culture that considers the firm as a real entity, with its own interest, that is separated from that of its stakeholders and which brings the purpose of the common good.

Comportamento Desviante: Relações entre Violação do Contrato Psicológico e a Cultura Organizacional

“…Na dimensão interpessoal, o desvio político é considerado mais leve e o desvio de agressão pessoal mais grave (Bennett & Robinson, 2000;Stefano et al, 2017;Stefano et al, 2019). A violação do contrato psicológico se configura no estado emocional ou afetivo, podendo resultar em sentimentos que podem levar à manifestação do CDT, a depender do perfil da cultura organizacional percebido pelo empregado (Cameron & Quinn, 2006;Di Carlo, 2021;Stefano et al, 2019).…”