AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

GROUP BEHAVIOR

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What term is used for antisocial actions by organizational members who voluntarily violate established norms and that result in negative consequences for the organization, its members, or both?

A	ethical dilemmas
B	deviant workplace behavior
C	abnormal behavior
D	discommitment behavior
E	reactive affirmation behavior

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Deviant workplace behavior (DWB), a voluntary behavior, violates significant organizational norms and, in so doing, is perceived as threatening to the well-being of the organization or its members (Bennett and Robinson, 2000).

Detailed explanation-2: -Also, workplace deviance has been defined as a voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and, in so doing, threatens the well-being of the organization, its members, or both [8].

Detailed explanation-3: -In diverse work environments, deviance may occur when workers display intolerance of co-workers of different nationalities or cultures. Some common examples include: sexual harassment, bullying and showing open hostility towards co-workers.

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