The influence of CSR policies on organizational commitment in the public sector
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2020-08-21
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Organizational commitment has to deal with a psychological state that binds the individual to the organization. In the literature, there is agreement upon the fact that organizational commitment can be linked to beneficial organizational outcomes. This study focuses on how the conducted CSR policies of an organization can contribute to feelings of organizational commitment, in the public sector context. The motive for conducting this study is related to existing differences in the level of organizational commitment in the public sector as compared to the private sector. This study contributes to the literature by investigating the phenomenon of organizational commitment in the given context. In order to fulfil the aim of the research, a qualitative abductive study has been conducted. In total, eight teachers were interviewed in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between CSR policies and organizational commitment. The interviewees worked at two different schools, which belonged to the same overarching organization. This study found a positive relationship between CSR policies and organizational commitment. This relationship came into being, because employees needs were fulfilled, and through mechanisms of trust and respect. Moreover, this study found that characteristics inherent to the public sector context have a negative influence on organizational commitment.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen