Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) in relation to job status, job insecurity and work values

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and other work related factors; job status, job insecurity and work values. Job status refers to the mode of appointment of employees; either on permanent basis or contractually. OCB has been proven to be a discretionary work behavior that can enhance organizational development and increase work cohesiveness. The sample of the study consists of 300 academicians from local universities. OCB is being measured using Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale by Podsakoff and Mackenzie (1989) while job insecurity and work values are adapted from Feather and Rauter (2004) and Feather and O' Brien (1986) respectively. Results are presented and discussed so as to develop relationship between job status (permanent or contractual) and job insecurity, work values and OCB.