Organizational Identification, Moral Identity Centrality and Organizational Engagement of Millennials: Moderating Impact of Psychological Entitlement

K. A. D. I. Udayangi
G. A. T. R. Perera

Abstract

This study analyses the moderating impact of psychological entitlement on the relationships between organisational identification, moral identity centrality and organisational engagement of Millennials. It addresses the knowledge gap pertaining to the organisational engagement of Millennials. Although engagement is conceptualised as a multidimensional construct, organisational engagement has only recently received the focus of attention of researchers. Despite Millennials being considered an entitled generation, psychological entitlement remains largely an unexplored area. The survey involved 285 Millennial Master of Business Administration (MBA) students in two leading universities in Sri Lanka. The data was analysed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results indicated no support for the premise that psychological entitlement moderated the relationships between organisational identification or moral identity centrality and organisational engagement of Millennials. The results provide valuable insights into the organisational engagement of Millennials and address some of the gaps in understanding the impact of psychological entitlement on organisational engagement.

Keywords: Organisational Engagement, Millennials, Organisational Identification, Moral Identity Centrality, Psychological Entitlement

Volume 15, Issue 1
June 30, 2024
Pages: 26-53

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cbj.v15i1.167

Suggested citation:

Udayangi, K.A.D.I. & Perera, G.A.T.R. (2024). Organizational identification, moral identity centrality and organizational engagement of millennials: Moderating impact of psychological entitlement. Colombo Business Journal, 15(1), 26-53.https://doi.org/10.4038/cbj.v15i1.167

K. A. D. I. Udayangi
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
ishara.u@vpa.ac.lk

G. A. T. R. Perera
Department of Management and Organization Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Department of Commerce, Indira Gandhi University, India