Abstract

This study examined the predictive relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and employee performance, and whether age, gender, and marital status moderate the relationship. The research design was cross sectional as data was collected at a point in time. Data were collected with self-report measure from 118 non-teaching staff of a university in Delta State, Nigeria. POS was assessed with Eisenberger, Huntington, Hutchison, and Sowa's (1986) 8-item scale, while employee performance was assessed with Williams and Anderson's (1991) 21-item scale. Results show that while POS positively and significantly predicts employee performance (â = .23 (118), p < 0.05), age, gender and marital status did not moderate the relationship. Consequently, it was concluded that POS is desirable in enhancing employee performance and therefore should be made an integral part of human resource practices.