A multigroup SEM analysis of the antecedents and moderating influence of culture on workplace deviance behavior

Purpose Antecedents and outcomes of workplace deviance have been studied over the past few decades but there is still a lack research from an organizational climate, witness cultural point view. Theoretical considerations for present are based on social cognitive theory perspective where authors expect employees's involvement in destructive would depend their climate perception, behavior orientation. Design/methodology/approach A total 987 participants India ( N = 404) USA 583) completed online questionnaire, multi-group structural equation modeling analysis was conducted to test hypothesized model. Findings Across groups, higher collectivism associated with lower engagement deviance. Furthermore, employees' intervening deviant behaviors when employees showed endorsement (not USA). However, self-serving behaviors. Interestingly, individualism more likely engage Originality/value The main originality this study further increase understanding relationship between (self-serving behavior) (organizational interpersonal deviance) considering role orientation (individualism vs collectivism).