Workplace Bullying And Abusive Supervision As Predictors Of Innovative Work Behaviour Among Employees In Lagos State

Abstract

This study examined workplace bullying and abusive supervision as predictors of innovative work behaviour among employees of a manufacturing company in Lagos State. The sample consisted of 200 participants (153 males and 47 females) selected from the organization using the purposive sampling technique. The age of the participants ranged from 28 to 54 years, with a mean age of 39.88 and a standard deviation of 7.37. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The Negative Acts Questionnaires-Revised (NAQ-R) developed by Einarsen, et al. (2009), the Abusive Supervision Scale by Tepper (2000), and the Innovative Work Behaviour Scale (IWBS) by Scott and Bruce (1994) were used as measurement instruments. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and the data were analysed using hierarchical multiple regression statistics. The study reveals that both workplace bullying and abusive supervision had significant negative impacts on innovative work behaviour among employees. Based on these results, organisations are advised to take proactive measures to prevent and manage workplace bullying and abusive supervision. This may involve implementing clear policies against bullying, promoting a positive and respectful work environment, and providing training and support to employees and managers on recognizing and addressing such behaviours.