1Deeksha Sharma, 2Dr. Khyati Kapil
1Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun (248002)
2Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun (248002)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v8-i04-29Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT:
The study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the factors that influence the inter-relationships and implications for organizational performance and employee behavior. Job embeddedness (JE) is positioned as a profound influence towards enhancing Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and the general organizational performance, especially from the framework of the Indian IT industry which is highly volatile. The findings indicate a synergistic framework of JE and OCB for the organization. The combination is vital given the context of addressing the challenges of high employee turnover and rapidly changing demands in the project-based work environment, typical of IT firms. The study points towards the dimensions of JE-value attachmentslinking (connections in the organization), fit (agreement with the culture and values of the organization), and sacrifice (perceived cost of leaving)-combined to foster discretionary behaviors conducive to organizational goals. The findings of the study should thus motivate researchers to employ a longitudinal approach for JE research. Such an approach towards advancing the changing nature of JE gives promise for employing its positive effects to know better the demands of the IT industry in India. Since the sector shifts at rapid speeds and experiences ever-challenging problems, the strategic interventions inspired through JE could positively anchor solidifying organizational stability and better performance overall.
KEYWORDS:Job Embeddedness (JE), Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement
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