The Effect of CSR Participation of Employee on Employee Attitudes and Behaviors: The Moderating Role of Conscientiousness

Abstract

Although much research has been conducted to explore how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) influences organizational outcomes, research attention to its effects on employee attitudes and behaviors are still limited. To fulfill this research gap, this study examines the relationship between CSR participation of employee and employee attitudes and behaviors. Furthermore, this paper investigates the moderating role of Conscientiousness in the relationship between CSR participation of employee and employee attitudes and behaviors. Drawing on data collected from 230 employees in 11 Korean firms, results demonstrate that Conscientiousness fully moderates the relationship between CSR participation of employee and two sub-dimensions of OCB (Organizational Citizenship Behavior to Individual, Organizational Citizenship Behavior to Organization). This study discusses theoretical and practical implications of these findings and offers research ideas for future studies.