How organizational embeddedness and affective commitment influence job crafting

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.10.1629
Keywords:
job crafting, organizational embeddedness, affective commitment, internal social capital
Abstract

The focus in existing job crafting research has been mainly on employees’ perceptions about opportunities to craft their jobs. However, researchers have overlooked the role of emotional attachment to the organization. We examined how organizational embeddedness and affective commitment influence job crafting. To test our model, we surveyed 220 employees working in a manufacturing company in China. The results indicated that organizational embeddedness and affective commitment were both positively related to job crafting. We also examined the moderating role of internal social capital in these relationships. Implications and future research directions are discussed.

Author Biographies
  1. Jipeng Qi, Beijing Jiaotong University

    School of Economics and Management, China Center for Mergers and Acquisitions Research

  2. Jie Li, Osaka University
    Graduate School of Economics
  3. Qiusheng Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University
    School of Economics and Management
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Published
2014-09-14
Issue
Vol. 42 No. 10 (2014)
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