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A moderated mediation model of CSR and organizational attractiveness among job applicants Roles of perceived overall justice and attributed motives

Authors
Joo, Young RanMoon, Hyoung KooChoi, Byoung Kwon
Issue Date
2016
Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
Keywords
Corporate social responsibility; Perceived overall justice; Organizational attractiveness; Attributed motives; Job applicant
Citation
MANAGEMENT DECISION, v.54, no.6, pp.1269 - 1293
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Journal Title
MANAGEMENT DECISION
Volume
54
Number
6
Start Page
1269
End Page
1293
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/90255
DOI
10.1108/MD-10-2015-0475
ISSN
0025-1747
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating role of perceived overall justice and the moderating effect of self-and other-centered motives in the relationship between organizational corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organizational attractiveness using a sample of job applicants. Design/methodology/approach - The hypotheses were tested using a 2-by-2 experimental design and a sample of 376 South Korean University students. Findings - The results showed that organizational CSR positively influenced job applicants' perceived overall justice. Moreover, it was found that perceived overall justice mediated the influence of CSR on organizational attractiveness. However, contrary to the hypotheses, the indirect effect of CSR on organizational attractiveness through perceived overall justice was significant only for job applicants who attributed self-centered motives to CSR. Practical implications - As it was found that job applicants who attributed other-centered motives to organizational CSR had high levels of perceived overall justice regarding organizations, independent of the actual level of engagement in CSR, it is crucial that organizations show sincerity in executing CSR. In addition, small-and medium-sized organizations may not have sufficient resources for CSR, but it is especially crucial for them to focus on CSR activities that are aligned with their business, implement CSR programs consistently, and focus on CSR itself rather than on advertising in order to facilitate, among job applicants, the attribution of other-centered motives to their CSR. Originality/value - From the perspective of overall justice and attributed motives, this study intensively explores the internal mechanism by which organizational engagement in CSR influences organizational attractiveness among job applicants. In practical terms, this study shows that it is important for organizations to consistently invest in CSR with authenticity, even when CSR activities are insubstantial and doing so may be attributed to self-centered motives. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed.
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