들녘경영체 구성원의 조직몰입에 관한 연구: 거래비용이론 관점에서

A Study on Organizational Commitment of Members in Food Crop Cooperatives: A Transaction Cost Theory Perspective

This study explores the impact of social capital on organizational commitment in food crop cooperatives, utilizing elements of transaction cost theory-specifically asset specificity and opportunism. Our findings indicate that norm recognition significantly enhances organizational commitment. Job satisfaction serves as a partial mediator between norms and organizational commitment and a complete mediator between trust and organizational commitment. The study also identifies a significant moderating effect of asset specificity between trust and norms, suggesting that high asset specificity in groups leads to substantial investments in collaborative efforts and human resources. These insights advocate for the strategic use of contract farming to optimize asset utilization and reduce costs, thereby improving agricultural management. This research contributes theoretically and practically to enhancing organizational commitment and management efficiency in food crop cooperatives.