Deviant Behaviors at Work: Examining Job Constraints and Interpersonal Conflict as Potential Causes Across Workplace Models

Abstract

Workplace deviance is a voluntary behavior that violates organizational norms and threatens the well-being of an organization or its members. This study investigated potential causes of workplace deviance, specifically interpersonal conflict and job constraints, relate to deviant behaviors directed at both individuals and the organization across various workplace settings. Results showed interpersonal conflict and job constraints significantly correlated with both types of workplace deviance; showing the highest correlation between job constraints and organizational deviant behaviors. Workplace models (remote, in-person, hybrid) had no significant impact on the mean levels of any of the four variables. These findings suggest that reducing job constraints is essential for minimizing workplace deviance, especially organizationally focused deviant behaviors.