Unethical pro-organizational behavior: A review of existing literature
Purpose. This review paper aims at systematically identifying the unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB) based on published literature available. The paper has discussed the general issues such as concept, motives, examples, influencing factors and consequences of UPB. Methodology. The author has made an extensive literature survey reviewing 53 papers collected from different databases such as Web of Science and Scopus published from 2010 to April, 2020. As per literature, there are a number of reasons for employees to be engaged in UPBs. However, although the motives behind such behavioral tendencies are multiple, the ultimate consequence of UPB is the severe damage of organizational reputation and trust of stakeholders. Findings. As per literature, there are a number of reasons for employees to be engaged in UPBs. However, although the motives behind such behavioral tendencies are multiple, the ultimate consequence of UPB is the severe damage of organizational reputation and trust of stakeholders. Implications for practice. This paper is expected to guide further theoretical and empirical investigations regarding this recent and wide-discussed phenomenon. Additionally, top executives can have some clues regarding the underlying factors influencing such behavior and take essential measures to demotivate such intentions. Value of the results. Unethical pro-organizational behavior is a widely discussed issue at present at the behavioral academicians and policymakers are trying to discourage such behavioral actions at any cost. However, there is still a lack of proper and adequate research regarding this. The author is confident that this review paper based on 53 existing papers can be a baseline for novel investigations in terms of theory and practice.