Role clarity, perceived cohesion and felt responsibility as antecedents of altruism and conscientiousness among college teachers in Kerala

Purpose Literature evidences that altruism and conscientiousness are very important discretionary behaviours within the broader framework of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) among teaching community. The present study is intended to examine effect role clarity, perceived cohesion felt responsibility on college teachers in Kerala. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was conducted 354 teachers, causal examined using Partial Least Square-based structural equation modelling. Findings Validity reliability model were established through measurement evaluation. Explanatory power established. Cohesion significantly predicted altruism, but clarity not significant. Effect cohesion, Originality/value contributed existing theory antecedents OCB. has high levels predictive accuracy – cohesiveness capable explaining behaviour teachers.