Jason has been spending a great deal of work time talking to his co-workers about how dissatisfied he is with the job. He also has spent quite a bit of time gossiping. In the last week, Jason has arrived at work intoxicated twice. His behavior can be classified as ________ behavior.

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Job dissatisfaction and antagonistic relationships with co-workers predict a variety of behaviors organizations find undesirable, including substance abuse, stealing at work, undue socializing, and tardiness. Researchers argue these behaviors are indicators of a broader syndrome called deviant behavior in the workplace (or counterproductive behavior or employee withdrawal).

Jason Has Been Spending a Great Deal of Work Time