Individual Differences in Interpersonal Deviance and the Mediating Role of Organizational Culture

Purpose. This study aims to evaluate individual differences in interpersonal deviance and how organizational culture can mediate these differences among federal civil servants in Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach. The study adopted a cross-sectional design and Purposive sampling technique in selecting civil servants from south-western Nigeria, who are the participants in this study. Findings. The results of a multiple regression analysis revealed that individual differences collectively predicted interpersonal deviance, while a locus of control also had independent influence on interpersonal deviance. Gender was not a significant factor in interpersonal deviance and organizational culture fully mediated the influence of age on interpersonal deviance. Research limitations/Implications. The study focused on interpersonal deviance within federal civil service in south-western Nigeria, its indicators, how organizational culture can mediate these indicators, and how management can prevent this behaviour in the federal civil service. Originality/Value. This study will contribute significantly to the country's ongoing efforts, which are aimed at preventing deviant behaviour in federal civil service and making civil service more responsible in its duty of faithfully carrying government programmes.