THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON JOB PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Abstract

This research paper will examine the correlation between the perceived organizational support, organizational commitment and job performance of female secondary school teachers in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Based on a mediation model and Social Exchange Theory, the research focuses on direct and indirect impacts. An experimental, cross-sectional study was used, where 200 teachers were surveyed through standardized questionnaires. Analysis was done using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results indicate that perceived organizational support has a significant impact on organizational commitment and job performance. Job performance is also positively impacted by an organization commitment. Moreover, perceived organizational support is also related to job performance in part through organizational commitment. The findings emphasize the relevance of the supportive organizational practices on the improvement of teacher commitment and performance in the public sector schools.