Harvesting the competitive advantage of respectful engagement: Moving the needle on both affective organizational commitment and employee task performance

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on the organizational role of respectful engagement (RE) based on survey data gathered from employees of a big hosiery manufacturer in Pakistan. It was revealed from these responses that RE had a significantly positive direct impact on individuals’ task performance and on their affective commitment to the employer, and also that increasing job engagement factors like enthusiasm and concentrated effort positively influenced these RE-related relationships indirectly and significantly. Respect, overall then, was revealed to be a key source of engagement.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Harvesting the competitive advantage of respectful engagement: Moving the needle on both affective organizational commitment and employee task performance", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2019-0275