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I’ll do whatever I want … who are you to prohibit me? A tattle tale of workplace deviance

Jihad Mohammad (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Farzana Quoquab (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Norsyila Bt Rashid (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Nur Azlina Bt Rashid (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Fazilah Bt Osman (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Wan Muhammad Hamka Wan Shamsudin (International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Publication date: 27 March 2018

Abstract

Subject area

This case can be used in teaching business ethics, organizational behaviour and human resource management. More specifically, romance in the workplace, discrimination, absenteeism, sneaking and cyberloafing in the workplace.

Study level/applicability

This case can be used for both undergraduate and postgraduate students particularly for business ethics, organizational behaviour, human resource management and leadership courses. Students/participants are challenged to identify the major issue in the case and help the decision maker to make a decision.

Case overview

This case demonstrates the unethical behaviour of Natacha and Noman Ali. Natacha refused to comply with the company’s code of conduct and breached the company’s rules and regulations. Natacha used the company’s resources to carry out her personal business and also cheated on her attendance records, and the Director of Enforcement and the Inspectorate Division, Noman, continued to back and support her. Madam Siti Hajar had consulted and advised her many times, but Natacha did not pay attention to her advice. Madam Siti was in a dilemma: whether to report this unethical situation to the top management or to tolerate this situation and remain silent.

Expected learning outcomes

Expected learning outcomes are as follows: to identify and describe major issues related to workplace unethical behaviour; to provide examples of the concepts of commitment, dedication, fairness, discrimination and ethical leadership; to identify and analyse individual and organizational factors that may affect individuals’ unethical behaviour; to instruct students of the scientific methods involved in making decisions; and. to help students to think thoroughly, deeply and critically to make decisions that can solve the problem at hand.

Supplementary materials

Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes.

Subject code

CSS 6: Human Resource Management.

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Acknowledgements

Disclaimer. This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision-making. The authors may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.

Citation

Mohammad, J., Quoquab, F., Bt Rashid, N., Bt Rashid, N.A., Bt Osman, F. and Hamka Wan Shamsudin, W.M. (2018), "I’ll do whatever I want … who are you to prohibit me? A tattle tale of workplace deviance", , Vol. 8 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-06-2016-0124

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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