The Impact of Job Autonomy, Pride, and Resource Competence on Change-Oriented OCB

Abstract

Abstract. This research investigates the relationship between employee job autonomy, experienced pride, and competence regarding resources to the enactment of change-oriented OCB (OCB-CH) in organizational settings. Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), empirical evidence is presented to establish a positive correlation between these constructs and the satisfaction of autonomy, relatedness, and competence basic needs, respectively. Leveraging a daily diary study involving 72 Greek employees across five consecutive workdays, this study sheds light on the pivotal role of employee job autonomy, experienced pride, and competence regarding resources as critical factors for OCB-CH. Moreover, this investigation contributes empirical insights into the dynamic nature of employee resource-induced coping heuristic (RICH) tendencies on a daily basis, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of this explanatory mechanism.