Organizational Values-Based Interventions and Common Good: A Multiple Case Study

• Published in: The Journal of applied behavioral science 2024-11
• Main Authors: Pereira, Susana Alves, Santos, Nuno Rebelo dos, Pais, Leonor, Pereira, Marco
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0021-8863; 1552-6879
• DOI: 10.1177/00218863241297705

Organizational values-based interventions are intentional changing processes guided by values. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study analyzed how change initiatives developed in a values-based intervention impact employees’ perceptions of decent work and work motivation. It also explores how the intervention process and context shape employees’ perceptions of the contribution and success of each workplace initiative during a health crisis, in three Portuguese organizations. Quantitative results showed the importance of integrating values such as dignity, solidarity, and social justice into the implemented actions. The qualitative results indicated that employees felt more involved and valued, emphasizing the importance of transparent, inclusive practices, good communication, and greater employee participation. This study highlights practical implications for organizations, especially in crisis contexts, by validating the fundamental human values of the Economy of the Common Good model. People become values-oriented by applying these interventions in their specific organizational contexts, influencing multiple aspects of organizational life.