Organizational support and employees’ performance of Ghana cement limited: The moderating role of gender.

Abstract

The study examined the effect of organizational support on employees’ performance of GHACEM. The study employed a quantitative research approach with a causal design. Using questionnaire, data was collected from 335 employees of GHACEM. Mean, standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. It was revealed that, there was a statistically significant positive relationship between organizational support and employees’ performance. It was also revealed that the various components of organizational support (organizational fairness, organizational supervisor support and organizational rewards and job conditions) were found to have a statistically significant positive relationship with employees’ performance. The study also revealed that organizational support has an effect on employees’ performance. Furthermore, it was revealed that gender moderates the relationship between organizational support and employees’ performance. It was also found that the performance levels of both males and females had no significant difference. The study concluded that employees who perceived support from their organizations repaid with greater commitment and improved performance of employees’ and hence the organization. In view of the findings, it is recommended that, employers should motivate their employees by providing employees with the various support they desire within the organization.