Developing a model of cyberloafing, socially responsible HRM practices, and extra-role performance among knowledge workers in Malaysia

This research examines the influence of socially responsible human resource management (HRM) practices on cyberloafing and its impact on employees' extra-role performance, based on social exchange, moral licensing, and cleansing theory. Cyberloafing ̶employees' non-work-related online activities ̶has become a common workplace phenomenon that has been associated with reduced job productivity. Hence, this research intends to investigate the potential impact of socially responsible HRM practices on employees’ cyberloafing behavior through their organisational commitment and justice and how cyberloafing subsequently impacts extra-role performance. In terms of research methodology, a survey method is proposed as the primary data collection method to validate the proposed model. Specifically, survey questionnaires will be distributed to 500 knowledge workers from the private sector mainly from public listed companies in Malaysia. Data will be analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling. It is hoped that the outcome of this research can shed light on the influence of socially responsible HRM practices on cyberloafing and its impact on employees' extra-role performance.