Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to analyze the moderating role of micro-events on the relationship between the three Dark Triad dimensions and counterproductive work-brehaviors. The social exchange theory and the person–situation interactionist model supported this study’s model that analyzed whether micro-events at work would moderate the relationship between the three dimensions of the dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, psychopathy and narcissism) and specific types of counterproductive work behaviors (CWB; toward the organization, and the individual).Design/methodology/approachTo achieve this goal, this study used a sample of 241 currently employed participants.FindingsThe results showed that individuals who scored higher on their dark triad traits engaged more frequently in CWB; however, when they experienced more daily uplifts than daily hassles, their CWBs significantly decreased.Research limitations/implicationsThe cross-sectional design should be regarded as a limitation, and the authors assessed all the variables through self-reported measures.Originality/valueSuch results proved to be fundamental for a better understanding of employees’ behavior, as well as the impact of micro-events in the organizational settings.
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