Flexible Scheduling, Perceived Organizational Support and Employees’ Organizational Commitment: Mediation of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study examined the role of flexible scheduling and perceived organizational support in organizational commitment of employees. The study also probed the mediating role of job satisfaction in the specified association. For this purpose, the study applied continence sampling technique and selected a sample from the universities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Primary data were collected from the respondents through a mailed questionnaire. The researchers selected 80 participants from each university and distributed the questionnaires accordingly. 312 completely filled questionnaires were used for analysis purposes. Data analysis was completed by using SPSS and AMOS. After examining the basic statistics, the study examined the effect of each independent variable on dependent variable of organizational commitment. The study then applied Hayes (2013) model to check the mediation of job satisfaction. The results showed a positive role of flexible scheduling and perceived organizational support in organizational commitment of employees, which was fully mediated by the job satisfaction. Based on findings, the study suggested for adoption of flexible working hours policy and high support to the employees for better contributions and well-being of the individuals and institutions.