Date
4-26-2024
Department
School of Behavioral Sciences
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
Chair
Benjamin Scott Wood
Keywords
CSR, belongingness, congruence, attitudes, behaviors, ethical, economic, discretionary, philanthropic, organizational commitment, affective, continuance, normative, work culture, values, norms, organizational outcomes
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Strawder, Clifford J., "Measuring Coporate Social Responsiblity Leading to Organizational Commitment and Belongingness" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5444.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5444
Abstract
Following the completion of the study, it was found that there exists a significant relationship between perceived Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) congruence and employee outcomes, particularly organizational commitment, as elucidated through the lens of social identity theory. The investigation aimed to elucidate how employees' personal values and assessments of CSR dimensions could positively shape their attitudes and commitment to their organizations. The study, conducted with participants from various organizations recruited via the Amazon Mechanical Turk (M-Turk) platform, delved into three key CSR dimensions: Discretionary, Ethical, and Economic Responsibility. Results indicated that organizations can bolster organizational commitment by fostering a sense of alignment between CSR endeavors and employees' values. Specifically, when employees perceive harmony between their personal values and the CSR initiatives of their organization, they are more inclined to feel a heightened sense of Belongingness and commitment to the organization. The study also highlighted the mediating role of Belongingness, suggesting that the relationship between CSR and organizational commitment is significantly influenced by employees' feelings of Belongingness. These findings underscore the importance for organizations to tailor CSR initiatives in a manner that resonates with their employees' values, thereby nurturing a sense of Belongingness and fostering stronger organizational commitment. Moreover, the study underscores the need for further cross-cultural research to ascertain the generalizability of these findings across diverse cultural contexts.
