期刊名称:International Review of Management and Business Research
印刷版ISSN:2307-5953
电子版ISSN:2306-9007
出版年度:2019
卷号:8
期号:2 Par 1
页码:1-10
出版社:Academy of IRMBR
摘要:This research study examined the relationship between work-family enrichment and constructive deviance.
It is one of the few empirical studies which test whether individuals indulge in constructive deviance as an
outcome of work-family enrichment. Additionally, researchers have investigated if the hypothesized
relationship is mediated by felt obligation. Data were collected from 197 respondents employed at
educational institutes in the United Arab Emirates. The analysis revealed a direct and positive relationship
between work-family enrichment and constructive deviance. A partial mediation by felt obligation indicates
that when employees experience that they are able to balance their work and family roles effectively, they
reciprocate by indulging in behaviors which are beneficial for the organization. This mechanism is
explained through the mediating role by felt obligation. Using a structural equation model study
hypotheses were tested. Partial mediation by felt obligation was established based upon model fit indices
and indirect path results. Findings of this study are unique as it attempts to unravel the underlying
mechanism of how to work-family enrichment results in constructive deviance. This paper is a significant
contribution to existing literature and extends further the conceptual knowledge of the constructs. This
research offers valuable insight for organizations which is helpful in identifying and promoting positive
behaviors among its employees.
关键词:Work;Family Enrichment (WFE); Constructive Deviance (CD); Social Exchange Theory (SET);
Felt Obligation (FE);