Analysis of the reality of adverse work behavior in youth and sports forums from the point of view of employees working in Diyala Governorate

Abstract

The importance of this research is highlighted by its highlighting of the phenomenon of counterproductive work behavior in youth and sports forums in Diyala Governorate, which is considered one of the negative organizational behaviors that may affect the quality of institutional performance and reduce the effectiveness of programs and activities directed at the youth category. The importance of this topic increases as it touches a vital institution that aims to develop the energies of youth and direct them towards positive paths. The objectives of the research were to analyze the reality of counterproductive work behavior in youth and sports forums in Diyala Governorate by identifying its types, causes, and level of prevalence as seen by the working staff, and to determine the organizational and social effects of counterproductive work behavior within the forums, and to propose appropriate mechanisms to reduce it and improve the work environment in a way that reflects positively on the performance of youth institutions. The researcher used the descriptive approach with a survey style. The number of the research community was (139) workers. Accordingly, the most important conclusions were that the statistical data indicated that the low levels in a number of counterproductive work behavior axes, represented by (job withdrawal, slackness in performance, weak motivation, and counterproductive behavior towards colleagues and the institution), reflect the existence of a state of acceptable discipline and minimal negative behaviors among employees in the Youth and Sports Forums in Diyala Governorate, which is a relatively positive indicator of employees' awareness and commitment to professional behaviors. Reducing counterproductive work behaviors was recommended, as the researchers recommended adopting integrated organizational strategies aimed at reducing manifestations of counterproductive work behavior by promoting a culture of commitment and discipline, motivating positive behaviors, creating a supportive and stimulating work environment for cooperation and effective participation, and improving training and development programs for employees by providing administrative cadres in sports forums with advanced skills in counterproductive behavior to ensure the application of best practices in institutional work. These strategies also include periodic performance evaluation, enhancing motivation and institutional belonging, and achieving integration between the counterproductive work behavior axes.