(The Mediating Effect of Organizational Identification on the Relationship between Abusive Supervision and Prosocial Motivation)

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating effect of organizational identification in the relationship between abusive supervision and prosocial motivation. Design/methodology/approach – In the research, the relationships among the variables were examined according to the model created as a result of the literature research. Research data were collected using survey method about 304 employees working in a manufacturing sector in Turkey. These data were analyzed by using SPSS and AMOS statistical programs and the results were explained within the framework of social identity theory and motivation theories. Findings – As a result of the study, it was found that organizational identification has a full mediating effect on the relationship between abusive supervision and prosocial motivation. In addition, it was found that there was a negative relationship between abuse supervision and organizational identification and a positive relationship between organizational identification and prosocial motivation. Discussion – According to the findings, it can be said that the identification of the employees with their organizations in increasing the level of prosocial motivation is of great importance. It is thought that this study will make a significant contribution to the literature in terms of understanding the concept of prosocial motivation. In the light of the information obtained from the research, suggestions were made to the managers and future studies.