Influence of employee perceptions of corporate social responsibility on affective commitment
Orientation: The study attempted to establish the role played by different perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on the organisational commitment of employees. Research purpose: To investigate the nomological network of variables playing a role in the relationship between Perce...
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| author | Amorei van der Westhuizen Dirk J. Malan |
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| description | Orientation: The study attempted to establish the role played by different perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on the organisational commitment of employees.
Research purpose: To investigate the nomological network of variables playing a role in the relationship between Perceived CSR and Affective Commitment.
Motivation for the study: Understanding the contribution of perceived corporate social responsibility to the organisational commitment of employees could inform managerial attempts to facilitate positive employee attitudes.
Research approach/design and methods: The current study utilised structural equation modelling to evaluate the hypothesised multivariate causal relationships in the proposed model. A convenience sample of 172 employees of a consumer goods company completed several questionnaires, including measures of Affective Commitment, Perceived CSR, Organisational Social Identity, Perceived Organisational Justice, Psychological Contract, as well as three cultural value orientations.
Main Findings: The most significant finding of the study was the positive relationship between Perceived CSR and Affective Commitment. The results revealed that Perceived CSR has a positive impact on Perceived Organisational Justice and fulfilment of the Relational Psychological Contract. Both variables impacted on Organisational Social Identity, which was positively related to Affective Commitment.
Practical/managerial implications: Organisations should ensure that employees are made aware of their CSR policies and activities through corporate communication. Organisations should also invest their resources in dealing with social problems that are regarded as important by employees and engage in fair human resource practices.
Contribution/Value-add: Engagement in CSR activities could help retain and attract talented candidates and increase commitment and identification with the organisation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-45adc3682aab4999945151af85ff1d2f2023-04-03T13:52:32ZengAOSISSA Journal of Industrial Psychology0258-52002071-07632023-03-01490e1e1210.4102/sajip.v49i0.20681256Influence of employee perceptions of corporate social responsibility on affective commitmentAmorei van der Westhuizen0Dirk J. Malan1Department of Industrial Psychology, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch University, StellenboschDepartment of Industrial Psychology, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch University, StellenboschOrientation: The study attempted to establish the role played by different perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on the organisational commitment of employees. Research purpose: To investigate the nomological network of variables playing a role in the relationship between Perceived CSR and Affective Commitment. Motivation for the study: Understanding the contribution of perceived corporate social responsibility to the organisational commitment of employees could inform managerial attempts to facilitate positive employee attitudes. Research approach/design and methods: The current study utilised structural equation modelling to evaluate the hypothesised multivariate causal relationships in the proposed model. A convenience sample of 172 employees of a consumer goods company completed several questionnaires, including measures of Affective Commitment, Perceived CSR, Organisational Social Identity, Perceived Organisational Justice, Psychological Contract, as well as three cultural value orientations. Main Findings: The most significant finding of the study was the positive relationship between Perceived CSR and Affective Commitment. The results revealed that Perceived CSR has a positive impact on Perceived Organisational Justice and fulfilment of the Relational Psychological Contract. Both variables impacted on Organisational Social Identity, which was positively related to Affective Commitment. Practical/managerial implications: Organisations should ensure that employees are made aware of their CSR policies and activities through corporate communication. Organisations should also invest their resources in dealing with social problems that are regarded as important by employees and engage in fair human resource practices. Contribution/Value-add: Engagement in CSR activities could help retain and attract talented candidates and increase commitment and identification with the organisation.https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/2068affective commitmentemployeesnomological networkperceived social responsibilitysouth africa |
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| title | Influence of employee perceptions of corporate social responsibility on affective commitment |
| title_full | Influence of employee perceptions of corporate social responsibility on affective commitment |
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