Impact of Perceived Organizational Injustice on Moral Injury and Counterproductive Work Behavior among Teachers of Higher Education Institutes (HEI)

Abstract

The current study explored the impact of perceived organizational injustice on counterproductive work behavior and moral injury among teachers of higher education institutes. Based on organizational justice theory and moral injury frameworks, the research sought to investigate the relationships among perceived injustice, counterproductive work behavior, and moral injury. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was utilized, and data were gathered from 200 university teachers through standardized self-report instruments, including the Perceived Injustice Scale, the Counterproductive Work Behavior Checklist (CWB-C), and the Moral Injury Events Scale (MIES). Data was analyzed using SPSS. The findings revealed significant positive relationships between perceived organizational injustice, counterproductive work behavior, and moral injury, suggesting that higher perceptions of injustice were linked with increased engagement in counterproductive behaviors and greater experiences of moral injury. Regression analyses further showed that perceived organizational injustice was a significant predictor of both counterproductive work behavior and moral injury. The research adds to the growing literature on organizational injustice in educational contexts and contributes practical implications for university administrators to foster more equitable and supportive academic environments.