Relationship between Organizational Silence and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Case Study on Five Stars Hotels in Antalya Cover Image

Örgütsel Sessizlik ve Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Davranışı Arasındaki İlişki: Antalya’daki Beş Yıldızlı Otel İşletmeleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Relationship between Organizational Silence and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Case Study on Five Stars Hotels in Antalya

Author(s): Arzu Kılıçlar, Melda Harbalioğlu
Subject(s): Economy, Management and complex organizations, Tourism
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Organizational silence; organizational citizenship behavior; accommodation establishments;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between organizational silence and organizational citizenship behavior in accommodation establishments. For this purpose, questionnaire was applied to 392 people working in five-star accommodation establishments in Antalya. T-test, ANOVA and correlation analysis was performed by using the data obtained from the questionnaire. As a result of these analyzes, it was determined that most of the employees remained silent concern of not to be supported by the people when he/she speaks clearly, exposure to ill-treatment and losing his/her job. At the same time, it was detected that employees exhibit courtesy behavior most, sportsmanship behavior least among organizational citizenship behaviors. According to correlation analysis, a weak negative relationship was found between organizational silence and organizational citizenship behavior.

  • Issue Year: 6/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 328-346
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Turkish