Organizational citizenship behavior for business success
Figure 01
Organizational citizenship behavior
was first defined by Dennis Organ in 1988 as “an
individual behavior which is not rewarded by a formal reward system… but that,
when combined with the same behavior in a group, results in ineffectiveness.”
Employee acts and behaviors that
aren't part of their formal job description are referred to as organizational
citizenship behavior (OCB). It's anything employees do voluntarily to help
their coworkers and the company as a whole. Employees are neither obligated
to participate in OCB as part of their job duties nor is it included in their
contractual obligations
Employees in organizations must therefore exhibit discretionary behavior to attain organizational goals in the quickest time possible. Discretionary behavior is also known as organizational behavior.
The term "citizenship behavior" refers to an occurrence in which an employee goes above and beyond the call of duty without anticipating any sort of compensation or return. In organizational behavior, discretionary behavior is a key component (Chiang & Hsieh 2012). Recently, businesses have begun to attribute their success to the contributions of their employees. Organizations cannot succeed without motivated and industrious people. Furthermore, the failure of an organization's employees to carry out their assigned activities above their employers' expectations results in typical organizational growth rather than organizational success.
Figure 02
Benefits
of OCB
·
OCB can
boost employee morale
· It increases people’s levels of work meaningfulness.
· It is good for employees' performance and productivity.
·
It
creates better social interactions between employees
·
It
reduces stress
·
It
creates a sense of community among employees
·
It is
good for your Employer's Brand
Many
organizations, on the other hand, regard OCB as minor voluntary gestures by
employees that don't always count. They have undervalued these modest behaviors
of employees in the organization, and many organizations do not value them.
Employees who perform duties that are not formally needed have a significant
impact on the organization, and many organizations that engage in this strategy
have found success. Behind the success of an organization are the employees working
in it. Because organizations pay less attention to this, employees are
sometimes unwilling to undertake things that are not their assigned tasks.
Employees are no longer motivated solely by the potential for financial gain, but rather by the joy and fulfillment they derive from their work. As a result, organizational civic behavior or employee informal acts are required. This could aid in the organization's existence, as well as its image and acceptance in society.
Many successful businesses use OCB because it helps employees work more efficiently. Most businesses are now aware of the relevance of OCB and are focusing on it. With so much competition in the business world, it's critical to think outside the box and positively engage people. When it comes to establishing organizational citizenship behavior, it's critical to change the culture of the company. Employees should get the impression that their employers care about them and are paying attention to them.
Conclusion
Employees
that feel confident with their existing employer will provide their best
effort, which may go beyond their given tasks. Employee behavior and
performance are crucial to a company's success. Corporate Citizenship
Organizational goals and success are aided by behavior.
References
https://www.aihr.com/blog/organizational-citizenship-behavior/
[Accessed 30 April 2022]
https://www.google.com/search?q=researchgate&oq=&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
[Accessed 30 April 2022]
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ReplyDeleteEmployees' positive and constructive acts and behaviors that aren't part of their formal job description are referred to as organizational citizenship behavior. It's everything that employees undertake on their own initiative to help their coworkers and improve the company as a whole.
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ReplyDeleteAs discussed, Employees are no longer driven primarily by the prospect of monetary gain, but rather by the pleasure and fulfillment they obtain from their work. As a result, employee informal acts or corporate civic conduct are necessary. This could help the organization's survival as well as its public image and acceptance.
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