Effect of Social Resources, Procedural Justice, and Psychological Need Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment in Thailand Companies
Keywords:
organizational commitment, social resources, procedural justice, psychological need satisfaction, Conservation of Resources TheoryAbstract
The objective of this research is to examine the effects of social resources, procedural justice, and psychological need satisfaction on organizational commitment among employees in Thailand. The objective of this research is to examine the effects of social resources, procedural justice, and psychological need satisfaction on organizational commitment among employees in Thailand. The Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory is utilized as the theoretical framework for hypothesis development. Data were collected from employees across various industries and managerial levels in Thailand using the snowball sampling method to ensure a diverse and representative sample. This study employed Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression to analyze the data. This research obtained data from 63 employees of the company in Thailand. The analysis reveals that psychological need satisfaction significantly enhances organizational commitment, while social resources and procedural justice did not show statistically significant effects. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing employees' psychological needs to foster a committed and productive workforce. These results highlight that psychological need satisfaction is the strongest predictor of organizational commitment in the Thai cultural context. This research not only reinforces the relevance of the COR Theory in understanding organizational commitment but also provides practical recommendations for developing culturally aligned human resource strategies that support organizational stability and success in the competitive business landscape of Thailand.
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