Factors affecting organizational misbehaviors: A case study of public organizations in Iran

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ziba ajalli ¹ , mohamad reza Saadi ^{2 *} , alireza koushkie ³

1 - Ph.D. candidate, public manegement, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Islamic Azad University qaxvin branch , Qazvin, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, School of Management and Economics, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran.
3 - government administration. management . allameh tabatabaei . tehran. iran

Received: 2024-06-14 Accepted : 2024-11-10 Published : 2026-01-07

Keywords: Indicators, Misbehavior Control, Organizational Misbehavior, Public Organizations, Thematic Analysis.,

Abstract :

In recent years, workplace misbehaviors have attracted much research attention because such misbehaviors have significant economic, sociological, and psychological consequences. Misbehavior is one of the problems that can be found in almost all organizations. If these behaviors are not controlled, they will cause problems such as reducing organizational productivity and performance. To this end, using a qualitative approach, this applied study aimed to examine factors affecting organizational misbehaviors in Public organizations in Iran. The participants in this study were 12 behavior management and human resource professors and experts at Tejarat Bank who were selected by applying some restrictions. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the important factors in controlling organizational misbehaviors include managerial, ethical, occupational, social, contextual, organizational, psychological, and health factors. Each factor accounted for some criteria that were categorized into 30 groups. Misbehaviors decline stakeholders’ trust in the organization or even cause the collapse of the organization. thusorganizations need to take proactive measures to address these factors and mitigate the potential negative consequences of misbehavior. By understanding the underlying causes and implementing appropriate policies and interventions, organizations can create a more positive and productive work environment. This study provides valuable insights that can inform the development of effective strategies for managing and preventing organizational misbehaviors.

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