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Trial Title Fostering Organizational Citizenship Behavior: The Role of Public Recognition The supply of help in the workplace
Trial Status in_development completed
Abstract In this study we aim to investigate the efficacy of non-monetary incentives, specifically public recognition, in stimulating Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) among employees. Our study explores how non-monetary recognition influences employees’ willingness to engage in behaviors that are beneficial but not contractually required, such as assisting colleagues and participating in work-related events. We posit that public recognition by management can signal the value of OCB to both the firm and peers, thereby fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual support.To test our hypothesis, we will implement a controlled intervention in a corporate setting, where a subset of employees will receive a symbolic certificate of recognition for displaying OCB. We will measure the impact of this recognition on various indicators of employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. In this study we aim to investigate the efficacy of incentives, specifically public recognition, in stimulating the supply of help among employees. Our study explores how an award for supportiveness influences employees’ willingness to engage in behaviors that are beneficial but not contractually required, such as assisting colleagues and participating in work-related events. We posit that public recognition by management can signal the value of this behavior to both the firm and peers, thereby fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual support. To test our hypothesis, we will implement a controlled intervention in a corporate setting, where a subset of the most supportive employees as selected by peers will receive a symbolic certificate of recognition. We will measure the impact of this recognition on various indicators of employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Trial End Date October 22, 2024 January 31, 2025
Last Published March 31, 2024 05:00 PM April 01, 2026 01:48 AM
Primary Outcomes (End Points) Organizational Citizenship Behavior, knowledge sharing, and productivity. Prosocial behaviors, knowledge sharing, and productivity.
Intervention (Hidden) A select group of employees, identified through predetermined criteria reflecting OCB, will be publicly acknowledged and awarded a symbolic certificate of recognition. This certificate, presented by the management, serves not just as a token of appreciation but also as a visible endorsement of the valued behaviors. A select group of employees, identified through predetermined criteria reflecting supportivess, will be publicly acknowledged and awarded a symbolic certificate of recognition. This certificate, presented by the management, serves not just as a token of appreciation but also as a visible endorsement of the valued behaviors.
Public analysis plan No Yes
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