PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOR: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN MINNA METROPOLIS

Abstract

This study examined Perceived Organizational Politics and Counterproductive Work Behavior among Employees of some selected Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Minna metropolis. The study used a survey research method. The instrument used was structured questionnaire which was measured using 5-point Likert scale. A sample of one hundred and forty-four (144) employees of some selected DMBs in Minna metropolis using Taro Yamane (1976) sample size estimate were selected from a population of two hundred and twenty-five (225) employees using convenience and purposeful sampling technique. The data generated through questionnaire were analyzed using Multiple Regression analysis. The regression results show that existence of dominant group of individuals and political behavior have positive and significant effect on counterproductive work behavior of employees of some DMBs in Minna metropolis (P<0.05) while organizational reward practices has no significant effect on counterproductive work behavior of employees of some selected DMBs. The study therefore recommended the management of these particular deposit money banks to pay attention to the variations in workers' perceptions; unfavorable attitude against others, improve communication with employees; and assist employees in comprehending the strategic aim of the business