Linking proactive behavior and constructive deviance to affective commitment and turnover intention: the mediating role of idea championing

Abstract This paper explores how proactive behavior and constructive deviance relate to affective organizational commitment turnover intention through idea championing. Based on a two-wave study ( N = 310), structural equation model analyses revealed that had an inhibitory effect facilitatory In turn, championing was related increased reduced intention. The of indirect effects further indicated opposite research underlines the importance acting proactively upstream rather than deviating from norm promote innovation build employee loyalty organization. Finally, this also indicates deviant behaviors are conceptually different exert despite their similar orientation toward change.