Does positive organisational behaviour and career commitment lead to work happiness
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Abstract
This study aims to identify if positive organisational behaviour (POB) and career commitment affect work happiness. Assessment on these two factors were conducted via structural equation modelling. A cross-sectional study comprising 393 ICT professionals working in Malaysia was conducted through a questionnaire survey that was based on the seven-point Likert scale. The research model used was guided by the broaden-and-build theory and the self-determination theory. AMOS version 21 was used for the analyses. Findings indicate that POB has positive relationships with work happiness but career commitment has no significant relationship with work happiness. There was evidence to support that individuals who were positive in nature were more likely to feel happy with their work. There was also evidence to reject the notion that a committed worker was a happy worker. These findings have practical implications on the management and the development of an emerging workforce. Copyright © 2019 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
Keywords
Career commitment, POB, Positive organisational behaviour, Work happiness
Divisions
Faculty_of_Business_and_Accountancy
Funders
University of Malaya, funded by BKP Grant BK102-2016,Research University Grant, RF002I-2018
Publication Title
International Journal of Business Excellence
Volume
19
Issue
1
Publisher
Inderscience