Impact of Perceived Organizational Support on University Teachers’ Job Performance

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to find out the impact of perceived organizational support (POS) on university teachers’ job performance (JP). Good performance is one of the crucial aspects for faculty effectiveness in developing countries like Pakistan. Social exchange theory was taken as a theoretical background for the study which based on exchange relationship among employees-employer link. Quantitative research design using two adapted questionnaires were selected. Research population consisted of 3345 faculty members;500 was sample size out of which responses of 429 responders were analyzed. Frequency distribution, descriptive statistics and linear regression model were used for statistical analysis using SPSS-23 version. Findings of the research outlined that POS has significant and positive impact on university teachers’ Job Performance. So, universities may assist the faculty by providing special help (on need bases), procedural justices, good salary packages, appreciation of contribution, welfare, and recognition. Limitations and implications of the study for management education are also examined.

      Keywords: perceived organizational support, POS, job performance, JP, university teachers.