(The Relationship of Psychological Ownership Against The Organization-Job Performance: The Food Sector Example)

Abstract

Purpose – Employees working with 'mine' psychology, which is identified with psychological ownership; It can provide a competitive advantage to organizations by increasing the level of business performance. In this direction, this research aimed to determine the interaction between psychological ownership and job performance concepts. Design/Methodology/Approach – It is aimed to determine the effects of psychological ownership on job performance and the differences between demographic variables, with the data obtained by survey method from 415 employees employed in small and medium-sized food businesses in Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone. In this context, descriptive analyzes, reliability analysis, frequency, factor, correlation, regression ANOVA and T-Test analyzes were performed. Findings – There is a positive and significant relationship between the psychological ownership felt towards the organization and job performance, and the psychological ownership of the employees; significantly related to the employee's income, educational status, position and tenure; It was determined that there was no significant correlation with gender, marital status and age status. Discussion – In order to improve the job performance of employees, psychological ownership can be enhanced by positive management mechanisms such as including managers in the decision-making process. In this direction, the management of these positive emotions can be achieved, provided that the relationship between psychological ownership and demographic variables is well understood. Also within the scope of the article, possible managerial implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.