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CSR is one of the most important social factors that may influence employees’ commitment, engagement, and job satisfaction. It also acts as a foundation stone for building employees’ attitudes and behaviour. However, there are still insufficient studies that systematically review the existing literature on CSR and employee performance. Hence, this article systematically reviewed articles on the impact of CSR on employee performance. Guided by the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) review method, the articles were selected from the leading database, Scopus and a supporting database, Google Scholar. The review mainly focused on the moderators and the impact of CSR on employee performance. The study offered several significant contributions for practical purposes and body of knowledge to encourage companies and organizations to implement activities that promote employee welfare to increase their performance.
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To Cite this Article: Noh, S. N. S. (2021). CSR and Employee Performance: A Systematic Literature Review Approach. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(9), 863–872.
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