Physical activity, counterproductive work behaviors and work performance among university staff

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between physical activity, counterproductive work behaviors and work performance among staff of Makerere and Kampala International University. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives; to investigate the relationship between physical activity and counterproductive work behaviors, to examine the relationship between counterproductive work behaviours and work performance, to establish the relationship between physical activity and work performance. A cross sectional survey design using quantitative approach was adopted and data was collected from a sample of 111 employees from Makerere and Kampala International University who were obtained using simple sampling technique. Data was therefore collected using self-administered questionnaire and later analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists. Descriptive statistics showed that majority were male respondents (54.1%), majority were between 41-50 years (39.4%). Results indicate that there was a non-significant relationship between physical activity and counterproductive work behaviours (r= .153, p=.109). The results further show there was a significant positive relationship between counterproductive work behaviours and work performance (r= .684**, p=.000), as well as physical activity and work performance (r= .292**, p=.002). Therefore, the present study provides a basis and implications for further investigation on relationship between physical activity, counterproductive work behaviours and work performance among staff in different universities in Uganda. It was recommended that the management of Makerere University and Kampala International University need to ensure that it designs polices that promote employee performance, career development and reduce counterproductive work behaviours among university staff.