Individual reactions to high involvement work processes: investigating the role of empowerment and perceived organizational support

J Occup Health Psychol. 2009 Apr;14(2):122-36. doi: 10.1037/a0014114.

Abstract

This study sought to understand how high involvement work processes (HIWP) are processed at the employee level. Using structural equation modeling techniques, the authors tested and supported a model in which psychological empowerment mediated the effects of HIWP on job satisfaction, organizational commitment, job performance, and job stress. Furthermore, perceived organizational support (POS) was hypothesized to moderate the relationships between empowerment and these outcomes. With exception for the empowerment-job satisfaction association, support was found for our predictions. Future directions for research and the practical implications of our findings for both employees and organizations are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Employment / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Male
  • Models, Psychological
  • Personnel Loyalty
  • Personnel Management*
  • Power, Psychological*
  • Psychology, Industrial
  • Social Support*
  • Southeastern United States
  • Stress, Psychological / prevention & control