Machiavellians' Motives in Organizational Citizenship Behavior |
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Authors: | Jennifer A H Becker - Jennifer A H Becker is an Assistant Professor in the |
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Institution: | Jennifer A. H. Becker - Jennifer A. H. Becker (Ph.D., University of Oklahoma) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri-Columbia, H. Dan O'Hair - H. Dan O'Hair (Ph.D., University of Oklahoma) is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the relationship between Machiavellianism, a predisposition toward manipulative behavior, and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), defined by being helpful, cooperative, and conscientious. Given past findings that Machiavellians seek opportunities for impression management to obtain personal benefit, we hypothesized that the negative association between Machiavellianism and organizational citizenship behaviors toward the organization (OCBO) is stronger than the negative association between Machiavellianism and organizational citizenship behaviors toward individuals or groups (OCBI). Additionally, we hypothesized that Machiavellianism is associated with the OCB motive of impression management, but negatively associated with the OCB motives of organizational concern and prosocial values. Participants were 606 working adults (as well as their supervisors and co-workers) from various organizations in the U.S. South and West. Results generally confirmed the predicted relationships, which were consistent across supervisor and co-worker perceptions as well. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Machiavellianism Organizational Citizenship Behavior OCB Motives |
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