⚖️ Organizational justice refers to the perception of fairness within an organization. It involves how employees perceive and evaluate the fairness of decisions, processes, interactions, and outcomes that affect them at work.
Organizational justice plays a critical role in influencing employees’ attitudes, behaviors, and overall satisfaction in the workplace.
When employees feel that they are treated fairly, it can lead to increased job satisfaction, trust in leadership, and a positive organizational culture.
Conversely, perceived injustice can lead to lower morale, decreased performance, and higher turnover rates.
Organizational justice is often categorized into recognized and unrecognized forms. Below is a list that includes both:
✅ Recognized Forms of Organizational Justice:
1. Distributive Justice 💰
Concerned with the perceived fairness of outcomes, such as pay, rewards, promotions, and other resources. It answers the question: “Did I get what I deserve?”
2. Procedural Justice 📋
Focuses on the fairness of the processes that lead to outcomes. It evaluates whether the procedures used to make decisions are transparent, consistent, and impartial.
3. Interactional Justice 🗣️
Refers to the fairness in the way people are treated during the decision-making process. It has two subtypes:
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Interpersonal Justice 👥: Concerned with the respect, dignity, and courtesy shown to employees.
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Informational Justice 📝: Focuses on the adequacy, transparency, and honesty of the information provided to employees.
Unrecognized (or Lesser-Known) Forms of Organizational Justice:
1. Shareholder Justice 💼
Focuses on the fairness of how shareholders are treated in the organization, which is a less conventional view of organizational justice.
2. Collateral Justice 🌍
Refers to the fairness in the treatment of individuals or groups indirectly impacted by organizational decisions, like local communities or the environment, which is also not widely recognized as a formal type of organizational justice.
Conclusion:
Organizational justice plays a crucial role in shaping employees’ perceptions, job satisfaction, and engagement. Understanding the various recognized and unrecognized forms of justice helps organizations foster a more positive and fair work environment, leading to better overall outcomes for both employees and the organization.