Does perceived corporate social responsibility decrease organizational cynicism? A social identity perspective.

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Title:	Does perceived corporate social responsibility decrease organizational cynicism? A social identity perspective.
Authors:	Jeon, Hyangsuk (AUTHOR), Li, Longzhen (AUTHOR), Yan, Dong (AUTHOR)
Source:	Social Behavior & Personality: an international journal. Dec2024, Vol. 52 Issue 12, p1-13. 13p.
Subjects:	Social responsibility of business, Group identity, Employee psychology, Employee attitude surveys, Organizational justice, Cynicism, Corporate governance
Abstract:	Policies related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) can positively impact both businesses and organizational members. However, the potential outcomes of situations where employees perceive inconsistencies between their organization's CSR and other practices remain poorly understood. Using social identity theory, we administered 310 surveys to employees in various organizations to examine how employees' perception of CSR practices affects their organizational cynicism, incorporating the moderating effects of self-sacrificial leadership, perceived organizational justice, and perceived organizational support. The results showed that when self-sacrificial leadership, perceived organizational justice, and perceived organizational support were high, negative perceptions of CSR intensified organizational cynicism. The findings provide a theoretical contribution to the literature on CSR, as well as guidance for managerial practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	Policies related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) can positively impact both businesses and organizational members. However, the potential outcomes of situations where employees perceive inconsistencies between their organization's CSR and other practices remain poorly understood. Using social identity theory, we administered 310 surveys to employees in various organizations to examine how employees' perception of CSR practices affects their organizational cynicism, incorporating the moderating effects of self-sacrificial leadership, perceived organizational justice, and perceived organizational support. The results showed that when self-sacrificial leadership, perceived organizational justice, and perceived organizational support were high, negative perceptions of CSR intensified organizational cynicism. The findings provide a theoretical contribution to the literature on CSR, as well as guidance for managerial practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	03012212
DOI:	10.2224/sbp.13599