The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector
Background. Turnover remains high in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, which employs thousands of skilled and unskilled workers and contributes significantly to the national economy. However, excessive staff turnover reduces productivity and revenues. The construction sector’s potential and dynamism a...
Gespeichert in:
| Datum: | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hauptverfasser: | , , |
| Format: | Artikel |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Veröffentlicht: |
Dr. Viktor Koval
2026
|
| Schlagworte: | |
| Online Zugang: | https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/333 |
| Tags: |
Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
|
| Назва журналу: | Economics Ecology Socium |
Institution
Economics Ecology Socium| _version_ | 1860956117609218048 |
|---|---|
| author | Muchakubvura, Dzidzai Chikove, Munyaradzi Msosa, Steven Kayambazinthu |
| author_facet | Muchakubvura, Dzidzai Chikove, Munyaradzi Msosa, Steven Kayambazinthu |
| author_sort | Muchakubvura, Dzidzai |
| baseUrl_str | https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/oai |
| collection | OJS |
| datestamp_date | 2026-03-28T13:14:19Z |
| description | Background. Turnover remains high in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, which employs thousands of skilled and unskilled workers and contributes significantly to the national economy. However, excessive staff turnover reduces productivity and revenues. The construction sector’s potential and dynamism are directly related to the level of employee commitment, organisational citizenship behaviour, and fair work experience of its employees. These are key elements of sustainable, long-term human resource management that can help construction companies address the diverse needs and expectations of both potential and existing employees while preserving long-term business opportunities.
Purpose. This study aimed to examine the moderating effect of decent work on the relationship between employee commitment (EC) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in the Zimbabwean construction sector.
Findings. The study adopted a quantitative methodology to obtain data from a convenience sample of 200 participants employed in the construction industry. The data were analysed using SmartPLS 4.0 and SPSS. The findings show a strong relationship among the variables, highlighting their significant roles in explaining the variance in the constructs. Specifically, the results show that Decent Work is positively related to Employee Commitment (β = 0.456, p < 0.001) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.178, p < 0.025); Employee Commitment is positively associated with Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.191, p < 0.019). Furthermore, the results show that Decent Work (DW) moderates the relationship between Employee Commitment (EC) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.054, p < 0.043).
Implications. This research provides information on the policy guidelines adopted by governments regarding the promotion of the concept ‘decent work’ in the construction sector. The findings suggest that construction firm managers should adopt decent work practices to retain top talent. Furthermore, employee engagement and corporate citizenship must be enhanced through initiatives that support employee well-being. This study provides governments with valuable information for developing policies that foster the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in the construction industry. Therefore, organisations seeking to develop employee engagement and corporate citizenship should consider creating a high-quality work environment. |
| doi_str_mv | 10.61954/2616-7107/2026.10.1-9 |
| first_indexed | 2026-03-29T01:00:53Z |
| format | Article |
| id | oai:ojs2.www.ees-journal.com:article-333 |
| institution | Economics Ecology Socium |
| keywords_txt_mv | keywords |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2026-03-29T01:00:53Z |
| publishDate | 2026 |
| publisher | Dr. Viktor Koval |
| record_format | ojs |
| spelling | oai:ojs2.www.ees-journal.com:article-3332026-03-28T13:14:19Z The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector Muchakubvura, Dzidzai Chikove, Munyaradzi Msosa, Steven Kayambazinthu Construction, Decent Work, Employee Commitment, Labour Turnover, Organisational Behaviour. Construction, Decent Work, Employee Commitment, Labour Turnover, Organisational Behaviour. Background. Turnover remains high in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, which employs thousands of skilled and unskilled workers and contributes significantly to the national economy. However, excessive staff turnover reduces productivity and revenues. The construction sector’s potential and dynamism are directly related to the level of employee commitment, organisational citizenship behaviour, and fair work experience of its employees. These are key elements of sustainable, long-term human resource management that can help construction companies address the diverse needs and expectations of both potential and existing employees while preserving long-term business opportunities. Purpose. This study aimed to examine the moderating effect of decent work on the relationship between employee commitment (EC) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in the Zimbabwean construction sector. Findings. The study adopted a quantitative methodology to obtain data from a convenience sample of 200 participants employed in the construction industry. The data were analysed using SmartPLS 4.0 and SPSS. The findings show a strong relationship among the variables, highlighting their significant roles in explaining the variance in the constructs. Specifically, the results show that Decent Work is positively related to Employee Commitment (β = 0.456, p < 0.001) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.178, p < 0.025); Employee Commitment is positively associated with Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.191, p < 0.019). Furthermore, the results show that Decent Work (DW) moderates the relationship between Employee Commitment (EC) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.054, p < 0.043). Implications. This research provides information on the policy guidelines adopted by governments regarding the promotion of the concept ‘decent work’ in the construction sector. The findings suggest that construction firm managers should adopt decent work practices to retain top talent. Furthermore, employee engagement and corporate citizenship must be enhanced through initiatives that support employee well-being. This study provides governments with valuable information for developing policies that foster the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in the construction industry. Therefore, organisations seeking to develop employee engagement and corporate citizenship should consider creating a high-quality work environment. Background. Turnover remains high in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, which employs thousands of skilled and unskilled workers and contributes significantly to the national economy. However, excessive staff turnover reduces productivity and revenues. The construction sector’s potential and dynamism are directly related to the level of employee commitment, organisational citizenship behaviour, and fair work experience of its employees. These are key elements of sustainable, long-term human resource management that can help construction companies address the diverse needs and expectations of both potential and existing employees while preserving long-term business opportunities. Purpose. This study aimed to examine the moderating effect of decent work on the relationship between employee commitment (EC) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) in the Zimbabwean construction sector. Findings. The study adopted a quantitative methodology to obtain data from a convenience sample of 200 participants employed in the construction industry. The data were analysed using SmartPLS 4.0 and SPSS. The findings show a strong relationship among the variables, highlighting their significant roles in explaining the variance in the constructs. Specifically, the results show that Decent Work is positively related to Employee Commitment (β = 0.456, p < 0.001) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.178, p < 0.025); Employee Commitment is positively associated with Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.191, p < 0.019). Furthermore, the results show that Decent Work (DW) moderates the relationship between Employee Commitment (EC) and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (β = 0.054, p < 0.043). Implications. This research provides information on the policy guidelines adopted by governments regarding the promotion of the concept ‘decent work’ in the construction sector. The findings suggest that construction firm managers should adopt decent work practices to retain top talent. Furthermore, employee engagement and corporate citizenship must be enhanced through initiatives that support employee well-being. This study provides governments with valuable information for developing policies that foster the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in the construction industry. Therefore, organisations seeking to develop employee engagement and corporate citizenship should consider creating a high-quality work environment. Dr. Viktor Koval 2026-03-28 Article Article Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/333 10.61954/2616-7107/2026.10.1-9 Economics Ecology Socium; Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Economics Ecology Socium; 139-155 Економіка Екологія Соціум; Том 10 № 1 (2026): Economics Ecology Socium; 139-155 2616-7107 2616-7107 10.61954/2616-7107/2026.10.1 en https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/333/288 Copyright (c) 2026 Economics Ecology Socium https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Construction Decent Work Employee Commitment Labour Turnover Organisational Behaviour. Muchakubvura, Dzidzai Chikove, Munyaradzi Msosa, Steven Kayambazinthu The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_alt | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_full | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_fullStr | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_short | The Moderating Effect of Decent Work on Employee Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in the Construction Sector |
| title_sort | moderating effect of decent work on employee commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour in the construction sector |
| topic | Construction Decent Work Employee Commitment Labour Turnover Organisational Behaviour. |
| topic_facet | Construction Decent Work Employee Commitment Labour Turnover Organisational Behaviour. Construction Decent Work Employee Commitment Labour Turnover Organisational Behaviour. |
| url | https://ees-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/333 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT muchakubvuradzidzai themoderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector AT chikovemunyaradzi themoderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector AT msosastevenkayambazinthu themoderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector AT muchakubvuradzidzai moderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector AT chikovemunyaradzi moderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector AT msosastevenkayambazinthu moderatingeffectofdecentworkonemployeecommitmentandorganisationalcitizenshipbehaviourintheconstructionsector |