Productive and Counterproductive Behavior

Productive and Counterproductive Behaviors

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August 7, 2011

Productive and Counterproductive Behaviors

Productive and Counterproductive Behaviors

Employees within an organization can either contribute positively or negatively towards their employing organization’s overall success and effectiveness. The organizations that ream the most productive behaviors from their employees typically incorporate motivational and leadership activities that encourage these behaviors (Jex & Britt, 2008). This paper will define counterproductive and productive behaviors and describe the impact those behaviors have on job performance and the overall performance of an organization.

Productive Behavior and its impact on an organization

Employers want productive behavior displayed from their employees. Productive employees create and generate revenue within a company. Employees usually show productive behaviors when they focus on the mission of the organization in which they work. When employees work towards the goals set in place for effective achievements they value the organization’s vision. Employees show productive behaviors when they have high standards. Self-control works when employees value what is important. There are two different types of productive behaviors, efficient and effective behaviors (Smith, 2002). Efficient employees are

productive because they complete large amounts of work in a short period of time. When employees are being productive they are concentrating on performing “core tasks” (Jex & Britt, 2008) and are bringing in revenue for the organization.

Productive behaviors are based on our beliefs, attitudes, control, intentions and our normality. Employees should develop good working skills for quality service to help develop individual productivity. Managers are extremely busy, so acquiring self-sufficient employees alleviates pressure from managers. This allows managers the opportunity to be productive in...