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http://dx.doi.org/10.5394/KINPR.2005.29.9.807

An Empirical Study on the Structural Relationship among Gender Discrimination, Organization Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Korean Shipping Firms

Shin Yong-John (Division. of Shipping Management, Korea Maritime University)

Publication Information

Journal of Navigation and Port Research / v.29, no.9, 2005 , pp. 807-812 More about this Journal

Abstract

The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the effect of gender discrimination to female workers in Korean shipping firms on the their organization commitment and organizational citizenship behavior. In carrying out the objective of this study, two hypotheses about the structural relationship among gender discrimination, organization commitment and organizational citizenship behaviors in the Korean shipping firms are established after reviewing the related studies. Survey questionnaires are distributed and analyzed to test the reliability and validity of the response. Also, a structural equation model is established and the model is analyzed by AMOS. In conclusion, there are a negative effect of gender discrimination on female workers' organizational commitment and a positive effect of their commitment on OCB. Through this paper, the comprehensive understanding of the structural relationship among gender discrimination, organization commitment and organizational citizenship behavior would be promoted.

Keywords

Gender discrimination; Organization commitment; Organizational citizenship behavior; Female workers; and Korean shipping firms;

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