The relationship between organizational virtuousness, workplace diversity, and affective commitment: Mediating role of workplace inclusion

Amina Javed, Imran Bukhari

First published November 12, 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the association of organizational virtuousness, affective commitment and
workplace diversity among university teachers, with workplace inclusion as a mediating factor. The objective of the
research is to explore how virtuous behaviors within an organization are associated with employees’emotional attachment
and diversity. A purposive convenient sample of 320 regular university instructors from public and private universities
in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Multan participated in the study. Data were collected using standardized and
established instruments. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, reliability testing, Pearson’s correlation, t-test, one
way ANOVA, and mediation analysis via PROCESS Macro Model 4. The findings indicate a positive association between
organizational virtuousness and both affective commitment and workplace diversity. The study limitations include its
cross-sectional design and the geographical focus, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The implications
suggest that fostering a virtuous organizational culture can enhance employee commitment and diversity, thus creating
a more inclusive work environment.

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