Organisational formal controls, group norms and workplace deviance: The moderating role of self-regulatory efficacy

摘要: Drawing upon self-efficacy theory, organisational control and social learning this study examined the role of self-regulatory efficacy in buffering the effects organizational formal perceived workgroup norms on deviant workplace behaviour. A total 265 academics from universities located northwest geopolitical zone Nigeria participated study. Results supported hypothesized direct effects In addition, moderated these relationships. Specifically, there was a stronger negative relationship between behavioural interpersonal deviance for individuals with high as opposed to low levels efficacy. Similar result regarding moderating effect relationship between found. Furthermore, findings indicated weaker positive descriptive Similarly, results that norm less low levels Finally, injunctive than it general, view self- regulatory can override predispositions engage Theoretical, methodological practical implications are discussed.