Development of research on "Perceived Organizational Support" in Japan

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26780213
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Management
• Research Institution: Ryutsu Keizai University
• Principal Investigator: SATO Yuki 流通経済大学, 経済学部, 講師 (20715205)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 知覚された組織的支援（POS） / 測定尺度の開発 / POSの従業員態度と行動への影響 / インタビュー調査 / アンケート調査 / 組織行動論 / 人的資源管理論 / 経営学

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Perceived organizational support (POS) is a concept that is increasingly becoming more important, not only in the job attitude of workers, but also in their relationship with the organization. However, within Japan, knowledge of this concept has not yet been sufficiently accumulated. Hence, this study was conducted for the purpose of deepening the understanding of POS. First, previously existing research on POS was reviewed. Subsequently, an interview survey was conducted to clarify when employees who work in Japan perceive organizational support.The results of the interview survey were used to develop a POS measurement scale for Japanese people. Finally, a questionnaire survey was conducted to verify the causal relation between POS and an employee's attitude and behavior. The results showed that POS has a significant positive correlation with providing knowledge to and trusting department members. At the same time, POS showed a significant negative correlation with turnover intention.

Free Research Field

経営学