Determinant of Unethical Pro-Organizational Behaviour: Role of Co-worker Uncivility, Supervisor Incivility and Trust

Nadir Aliane

Department of Management, School of Business, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia

Muhammad Sadiq

School of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor’s University Malaysia

Abstract:

Unethical pro-organizational behaviour represents a form of white-collar workplace transgression with detrimental consequences for organizational outcomes. Hence, the primary objective of this investigation is to scrutinize the interplay among trust, co-worker incivility, supervisor incivility, leader humility, and unethical pro-behaviour within the Saudi telecom sector. Data for this study were sourced from employees across various organizations in Saudi Arabia, obtained through a structured questionnaire. The study achieved a usable response rate of 67.66%, and data analysis was executed utilizing Smart PLS. The study's findings underscore the substantial impact of co-worker incivility, supervisor incivility, and leader humility on trust. Furthermore, trust exhibits a discernible influence on unethical pro-behaviour. Importantly, the study statistically substantiates the mediating role of trust. This research expounds upon the detailed managerial and theoretical implications arising from the findings.

Keyword:

Unethical Pro-Behaviour, Co-Worker Uncivility, Supervisor Uncivility, Trust, Leader Humility