Hidden Fault Lines in Sustainability Transitions: Silence, Commitment, Citizenship and Machiavellianism

Máté, Andrea (2026) Hidden Fault Lines in Sustainability Transitions: Silence, Commitment, Citizenship and Machiavellianism. In: FEJLŐDÉSI PÁLYÁK ÉS ÚJ TÖRÉSVONALAK A FENNTARTHATÓSÁGI ÁTMENET IDŐSZAKÁBAN : Nemzetközi tudományos konferencia a Magyar Tudomány Ünnepe alkalmából. Soproni Egyetem Kiadó, Sopron, pp. 547-566. ISBN 9789633345795

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine organizational and psychological factors that may actas hidden fault lines within organizations. The focus is on four constructs frequently linked toorganizational effectiveness: Organizational Silence, Organizational Commitment, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), and Machiavellianism. The study considers these factorsas potential barriers or resources that can influence how organizations cope with sustainabilityand digital challenges. Data were collected through an online survey of 317 Hungarian employees from different sectors. Validated scales were used for all constructs, each showing stronginternal consistency. Non-parametric analyses, including Spearman correlation and KruskalWallis tests, were conducted to explore relationship among variables and demographic differences. Findings reveal that higher commitment is associated with less silence and strongerOCB, whereas higher Machiavellianism corresponds with lower commitment and weaker OCB.Sectoral and demographic based differences also emerged, suggesting distinct organizationalprofiles and vulnerabilities. These results highlight how silence, lack of commitment, low OCBand Machiavellianism may represent hidden psychological and social fault lines. Recognizingsuch patterns is essential when considering the human side of sustainable management and organizational adaptation.

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