NEGATIVE EMOTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE (JEALOUSY AND ENVY) AND THEIR IMPACT ON KNOWLEDGE HIDING BEHAVIOR

Abstract

Over the past years, researchers in the field of positive organizational behavior have focused on managing positive emotions and behaviors in the workplace, while neglecting research on negative emotions and behaviors. This paper aims to explore the impact of negative emotions (jealousy and envy) in the workplace on Knowledge hiding behavior. This survey was conducted on )110 (employees working in car repair shops in Amarah, a city in the Republic of Iraq. Participants were targeted using an electronic questionnaire designed for this purpose, and the data were analyzed using (SmartPLS) for structural equation modeling. The results concluded that negative emotions influence Knowledge hiding behavior, and that the most effective emotion in hiding knowledge among car repair shop employees is envy, while jealousy does not play a significant role in this relationship. Therefore, it is necessary to create a fair work environment where every employee feels entitled to rewards and respect. This requires establishing clear and transparent procedures and developing incentive programs that respect equality and equal opportunities.