Investigating the Relationship between Perceived Organizational Support and Employees' Social Organizational Behaviors during the Outbreak of Covid-19 Virus

Document Type : Original Research

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1 Msc, faculty of management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Prof., faculty of management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
With the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus and the critical business environment for both organizations and employees, the issue of organizational support and social organizational behaviors has become increasingly important. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between perceived organizational support and employees' organizational social behaviors during the Covid-19 virus outbreak and also examines intermediate relationships of affective commitment and knowledge sharing behavior. This research is applied in terms of purpose, and in terms of method, it is descriptive-survey and correlational. A questionnaire was used to collect data. After confirming the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, data were collected by selecting 675 samples. The statistical sample was selected by convenience sampling method from the employees of Refah chain store companies and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling using Smart PLS software. Findings showed that the Covid 19 virus epidemic has led to more organizations paying attention to employees and employees' higher understanding of organizational support. Also, a positive and significant relationship between perceived organizational support and knowledge sharing on affective commitment was confirmed. affective commitment also had a significant and positive relationship with civic virtue and innovative behavior, but not a significant relationship with altruism. Finally, mediating roles and reinforcing affective commitment and knowledge sharing were endorsed. The results and suggestions of this research are used in recognizing and optimizing human resource management for managers.
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