Impact of Esprit De Corps on Job Satisfaction: A Moderating Role of Fairness Perception

Abstract

Esprit De Corps plays a significant role in increasing employee job satisfaction. The aims of this conceptual paper is to provide a theoretical rationale of: a) direct impact of Esprit De Corps on job satisfaction; and b) the moderating role of fairness perception for the positive relationship between Esprit De Corps and job satisfaction. It is argued that increasing competition in the global markets is pushing businesses to focus on ways through which they could help build a much stronger and more competitive workforce. This, principally can be achieved when the employees are happy and contented with their jobs. Job satisfaction has been empirically studied as a significant predictor for various organizational outcomes such as employee commitment, engagement, organizational citizenship behavior, information sharing, etc. Job satisfaction has been empirically proven to be one of the most prominent features an organization looks after in order to boost its performance, productivity and achievement of strategic objectives. Sadly, there have been severe issues outlined pertaining to employees' job satisfaction whereby, enterprises have been complaining for decreasing satisfaction levels. The current paper has attempted to outline that organizations can effectively improve job satisfaction issue through Esprit de Corps (team environment). The paper has critically appraised literature to outline that these factors are essential to help foster a satisfactory work environment thus, induce job satisfaction amongst employees. Moreover, the paper has recommended fairness perception can potentially moderate the relationship between Esprit De Corps and job satisfaction.