Perceived Organizational Support and Organizational Commitment: Moderating Role of Person–Organization Fit

Abstract

This article studies the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS), person–organization fit (P–O fit) and organizational commitment (OC). Primary data were collected from 430 corporate executives of Indian manufacturing companies through a questionnaire survey. Correlation and hierarchical regression analysis were performed to study the relationship among variables. Results show that POS significantly affects OC. Findings also establish a significant relationship between P–O fit and OC. Further, the moderating impact of P–O fit affecting the relationship between POS and OC has been established. This study highlights the importance of providing organizational support to employees in order to foster their commitment to the organization. Moreover, results provide evidence that if there is fit between the values of the employees with that of the organization, it enhances the commitment level of the employees. In addition to the establishment of a significantly positive relation between POS and OC, this study also determines P–O fit as a factor that can moderate the relationship between POS and OC.