The Moderating Effect of Organizational Support on the Relationship between Job Stress and Employee Performance in Jordan

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the effect of job stress on employee's performance by evaluating the moderating effect of organizational support. The study was conducted in the House of representatives in Jordan. A sample of 134 employees including managers and non managers were randomly selected. A self administered questionnaire was distributed among them. The response rate was 67 percent. Relevant statistical analytical techniques, including factor analysis, reliability, and regression for analysis were used. Findings of the study revealed that there is significant positive relationship between job stress and employees performance in the House of representatives. Organizational support plays moderating role in the relationship between job stress and employees performance.

Keywords: Job stress; Employee performance; House of representatives; Jordan