Effects of Job Characteristics on Counterproductive Work Behavior among Production Employees: Malaysian Experience

This study seeks to investigate the impact of job characteristics on counterproductive work behaviour (cwb). three forms of cwb are identified: interpersonal cwb, production cwb, and property cwb. the regression analysis carried out on a sample of 355 employees showed mixed results. job significant demonstrated a significant and negative relationship with production cwb. the relationship between job feedback, interpersonal cwb and property cwb was as postulated. in similar not, job identity demonstrated a significant and negative relationship with organizational cwb. however, job autonomy does not show any significant relationship. implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.