THE ROLE OF BEHAVIOURAL INTEGRITY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE IN REDUCING SOCIAL UNDERMINING IN THE WORKPLACE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE OPINIONS OF A SAMPLE OF WORKERS IN AL-NAJAF HOSPITALS

Authors

  • Zainab Hadi Maaouf Al-Sharifi Faculty of Administration and Economics, University of Kufa, Iraq
  • Hakim Hsoonee Magroud Almayali Faculty of Administration and Economics, University of Kufa, Iraq
  • Ameerh Hatif Haddawee Technical Administrative College, AlFurat Alawsat Technical University, Iraq

Keywords:

Behavioural Integrity, Psychological Climate, Social Undermining in the Workplace.

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the correlation between behavioural integrity and psychological climate, and their impact on mitigating social undermining in the workplace.The government-operated hospitals in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf city were chosen as the data collection sites for this study. The study's sample includes 285 doctors and medical assistants (also referred to as 'clinical assistants') who were selected at random. An analysis using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was conducted to investigate how behavioural integrity and psychological climate can help decrease instances of social undermining within the workplace. The findings indicate a clear negative relationship between behavioural integrity and social undermining in the workplace. Similarly, psychological climate also exhibits a negative association with social undermining in the workplace. In addition, there is a negative correlation between behavioural integrity and psychological climate with social undermining in the workplace. The results of this study emphasise the importance of behavioural integrity and psychological climate in reducing social undermining in the workplace. It is crucial for hospital administrations to implement effective strategies that promote ethical conduct and cultivate a positive work environment. This can be accomplished by implementing policies, procedures, and training programmes that foster ethical behaviour and cultivate a supportive work atmosphere. In addition, it is crucial for leaders to set a positive example and actively promote a culture of honesty and courtesy. By considering these factors, hospitals can effectively decrease instances of social undermining and foster a more productive and harmonious work environment. This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing body of research on social undermining in the workplace. This study addresses a gap in the existing literature by exploring the connection between social undermining and other behavioural variables, such as integrity behaviour and psychological climate. Limited research has been conducted in this area, making this study significant. The incorporation of these variables brings a fresh perspective and importance to the field by broadening our comprehension of the factors that impact social undermining and offering valuable insights into their interconnectedness. The findings of this study significantly contribute to our understanding of workplace dynamics and offer valuable insights for creating strategies to minimise social undermining and promote a more positive and productive work environment.

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Published

2024-04-19