Abstract
Knowledge about dimensionality of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) is essential for conducting any future research
on the construct. The present study explores the suitability of OCB conceptualization developed by Organ (1988) in Indian business context. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed to test the dimensionality of the 5-factor
OCB conceptualization. Based on the results of CFA alternate conceptualizations were explored. A three factor conceptualization
consisting of ‘organization-orientation’, ‘punctuality’ and ‘individual-orientation’ factors showed excellent fit with data.
Concurrent validity of factors was tested with organizational justice, organizational identification and job tenure. ‘Organization-orientation’
and ‘individual-orientation’ emerged as significant dimensions of OCB. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
on the construct. The present study explores the suitability of OCB conceptualization developed by Organ (1988) in Indian business context. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed to test the dimensionality of the 5-factor
OCB conceptualization. Based on the results of CFA alternate conceptualizations were explored. A three factor conceptualization
consisting of ‘organization-orientation’, ‘punctuality’ and ‘individual-orientation’ factors showed excellent fit with data.
Concurrent validity of factors was tested with organizational justice, organizational identification and job tenure. ‘Organization-orientation’
and ‘individual-orientation’ emerged as significant dimensions of OCB. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Assessment
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s12646-012-0154-x
- Authors
- Vishal Gupta, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), #201, Chintan Block, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow, 226013 Uttar Pradesh, India
- Shailendra Singh, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), #201, Chintan Block, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow, 226013 Uttar Pradesh, India
- Journal Psychological Studies
- Online ISSN 0974-9861
- Print ISSN 0033-2968