The truth about lies: Perception on the factors and effects of lying in the work setting

Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Sciences

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Alice Manlagnit

Defense Panel Chair

Janet Arnado

Defense Panel Member

Dennis Erasga
Romeo Lee

Abstract/Summary

This study aims to describe the commonly perceived lies in the work setting, the factors that influence the propensity of an individual to lie, the perceived positive and negative effects of lying and the responses to these effects at the individual and organizational level. A survey was conducted using an interview schedule done through face-to-face interview. The selection of the respondents was done through a non-probability sampling method using chain-referral. The respondents were employees who have been working for the advertising industry for at least six (6) months. Also, a pre-test was done on employees working in different industries and students to check the validity of the instrument. Findings show that perceptions of respondents vary in terms of the focus of their definitions. Their perceptions include the manner, intent, severity and content of lie. All in all, they point out at the fact that Filipinos stress the value of how a statement is said rather than what is uttered. Moreover, the individual and organizational factors reveal that both factors interact and account for the instances of lie-telling. The positive and negative effects that they encounter consist of the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and the effect on their relationship with the people and the system of the organization. The responses to these effects are either formal or informal sanctions both in the individual and organizational level.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13229; CDTU013229

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

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