An investigation into the effect of demographic variables on workers attitude towards workplace stealing behaviour

The current paper contribute to the body of knowledge in Counter Productive Work Behaviour (CPWB) by examining the link between demographic variables and workers attitude towards workplace stealing, the cause of workplace stealing and workers behaviour in relation to workplace theft. The research is based on descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional survey using a sample of 174 workers of small and medium scale Enterprises in Sunyani Township. Sample selection is based on convenient sampling method. Primary data was collected using self-designed questionnaire, administered by the researchers and research assistants. Data was analysed using cross-tabulation and Pearson Chi-square. The findings support the assumption that demographic variables influence workers attitude towards workplace stealing, workers understanding of the causes of workplace theft and their behaviour in relation to work place stealing. Management of organisations should incorporate the findings into their policies to deal with CPWB. Causal studies using structural modeling should be considered in future studies.