Commitment and entrenchment in solidarity economy organizations

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relation between the values of solidarity economy and the organizational commitment and entrenchment ties.

Design/methodology/approach

A quantitative, descriptive and exploratory research was carried out through survey, using the Solidarity Economy Values Scale, Organizational Commitment Questionnaire and Organizational Entrenchment Questionnaire, with statistical data analysis.

Findings

The results showed that the self-management, quality of life and identification values positively influenced the workers’ behavior, mainly concerning personal fulfillment with performance and autonomy at work. On the other hand, the citizenship and solidarity values revealed an inverse association with the alternatives limitation dimension of entrenchment: the permanence in solidarity economy organizations motivated solely by the lack of employment can impact negatively on social and political involvement.

Research limitations/implications

Theoretically, organizational commitment and entrenchment ties are not limited to individual behaviors but also have a collective dimension to be investigated.

Practical implications

The workers’ organizational commitment implies in a commitment from the organization with human development through work.

Originality/value

In solidarity economy organizations, the bond based on lack of alternatives on the job market does not affect self-management or fulfillment with the work but the participation on the community politics.

Citation

Santos, R.d.C.T.d., Flores Costa, V.M. and Bianchim, B.d.V. (2022), "Commitment and entrenchment in solidarity economy organizations", Social Responsibility Journal, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 128-140. https://doi.org/10.1108/SRJ-05-2020-0189