Inclusive Workplace Practices and Organisational Commitment: The Mediating Influence of Teamwork
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This study examines the relationship between Employee Inclusion and Organisational Commitment, with a specific focus on the mediating role of Teamwork among employees working in public and private sector organisations in Kerala. Inclusive workplace practices have become increasingly important in modern organisations as they foster employee participation, belongingness, fairness, and collaboration. The study aims to understand how inclusive organisational environments strengthen employees’ commitment toward their organisation through effective teamwork processes. A structured questionnaire was administered to employees across various organisations, resulting in 382 valid responses for analysis. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was employed to examine the proposed relationships among the study variables. The findings reveal that Employee Inclusion significantly and positively influences Teamwork and Organisational Commitment. Teamwork was also found to positively affect Organisational Commitment and partially mediate the relationship between Employee Inclusion and Organisational Commitment. The study highlights the importance of fostering inclusive and collaborative workplace environments to strengthen employee loyalty, cooperation, and long-term organisational commitment.
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