Effect of Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility on Meaningfulness, Employee Engagement and Organizational Commitment

Interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has grown over the years. Beyond a firm’s financial responsibilities, CSR encourages them to contribute to the wellbeing of the society and the environment. Understanding employees’ perceptions of CSR is essential as it influences the meaning they derive from their work, the level of engagement and commitment they display towards their organization. The study aims to explore the gender differences and the effect of Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) on meaningfulness, employee engagement, and organizational commitment. The sample consisted of 90 employees (45 males and 45 females) aged between 21-30 years working in private corporations at Delhi-NCR. Independent samples t-test and multiple linear regression were employed. The findings revealed no significant gender differences in meaningfulness, engagement, and organizational commitment. The results further showed that Social PCSR significantly predicts meaningfulness and employee engagement, with insignificant contribution from Environmental PCSR. Both Social PCSR and Environmental PCSR emerged as significant predictors of organizational commitment.