Title of article :
Analyzing Relationship between Meritocracy & Individual Consequences in Public Organizations: Moderating Role of Islamic Ethics Values
Author/Authors :
Jafarpour, Mehdi Ph.D. Student - Dept. of Public Administration - Rudehen Branch - Islamic Azad University, Rudehen , Mohammadi, Mohammad Dept. of Management - Faculty of Human Sciences - Birjand Branch - Islamic Azad University, Birjand
Abstract :
Background: Islamic ethics is a cultural and religious perspective that leads to meaning in the work and personal life of individuals and the need to study the relationship and its effect in our country's organizations is of
great importance. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of moderating Islamic ethics
of employees on the relationship between meritocracy and individual consequences (perceived organizational
justice, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior).
Method: This study is an applied research and in terms of purpose and research method is a descriptivecorrelation
study. The statistical population of the study is the managers and experts of the selected executive
bodies during the years 2015 to 2017. Due to the limited number of members of the statistical population, the
census method was used and 386 were selected as the sample by the available sampling method. The research
tool was a standard questionnaire and for statistical analysis of data, structural equation test and partial least
squares method were used.
Results: The results of this study showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational
competence and individual outcomes. Also, the moderating effect of employees' Islamic ethics on the
relationship between organizational competence and organizational justice has been understood and organizational
commitment has been confirmed.
Conclusion: Due to the obligation of commitment, organizational citizenship behavior and more perceived
organizational justice, it is important to pay attention to attracting worthy individuals and employees who have Islamic moral values.
Keywords :
Islamic ethics , Meritocracy , Perceived organizational justice , Organizational commitment
Journal title :
International Journal of Ethics and Society