Compatibility with an Organization

Read this case study to understand how having a positive relationship with an organization produces commitment to citizenship behavior in the organization. The research suggests that organizations should clearly explain their mission and goals so individuals can determine if they will fit with the organization.

Methodology

The sample consists of 108 students from a private university in Bandung, Indonesia, who are members of the student activity organization. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed through direct surveys. To measure person-organization fit and organizational citizenship behavior, we used items adapted from Cable and Judge, with internal reliability 0.92. Organizational commitment was assessed based on four scale items adapted from Meyer and Allen with internal reliability of 0.85. OCB was assessed based on items adapted from the scale developed by Podsakoff et al. with internal reliability 0.79. We analyzed data by testing the validity and reliability. Regression analysis was used to test the relationship and influence between independent and dependent variables.