The mitigating consequences of perceived organisational support on the influence of worker morale in a distributed work landscape

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https://doi.org/10.15587/2706-5448.2023.292872

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COVID-19, distributed work, flexible work practices, morale, perceived organizational support, remote work

Abstract

The object of this research is the influence of a distributed work methodology on worker morale in the milieu of perceived organizational support. This paper aims to explore the influence of a distributed work methodology on worker morale in the milieu of perceived organizational support. One of the most challenging aspects of distributed work methodology is recognized and adapting to an unanticipated and novel work approach which is unchartered territory for many. During this research, a mixed methodology is used with a hypothetico-deductive approach, which enabled the testing of a working hypothesis through a sample in the administrative cadre in the public health sector, Cape Town, South Africa. As a result of the research, it is shown that mental health with continued well-being was confirmed as primarily well supported and mitigated by numerous organizational support incentives and therefore, work outcomes are found to be positively related to the influence of worker morale. As worker morale influences worker commitment and engagement levels, which has organizational behavior and productivity implications, it is clear from the findings that conceptualizing multi-dimensional well-being at work is vital to an in-depth comprehension of the relationship between living meaningfully and being content at work. Consequently, in terms of application, it befits management cadres to look at the evidence and ponder the best approach for the future of work. The supposition of a shifted and adapted management-subordinate control that relies primarily on the monitoring of remote outputs is supported, and therefore a proposed approach for future research should be focused on the role of organizational control in flexible work practices. More diverse sampling, representative of various corporate entities and inclusive of private entities, is recommended.

Supporting Agency

  • This research was supported by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa.

Author Biographies

Rentia van Heerden, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Department of Business and Information Administration

Visvanathan Naicker, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

PhD, Professor

Department of Business and Information Administration

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van Heerden, R., & Naicker, V. (2023). The mitigating consequences of perceived organisational support on the influence of worker morale in a distributed work landscape. Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 6(4(74), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.15587/2706-5448.2023.292872

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