Perceived organizational support and task performance of employees with disabilities: a need satisfaction and social identity perspectives

Catherine Coleno and Karim Mignonac ()
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Catherine Coleno: Unknown
Karim Mignonac: TSM - Toulouse School of Management Research - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - TSM - Toulouse School of Management - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse, UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse, CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: In this article, we combine insights from basic psychological needs theory and the social identity approach to propose that perceptions of organizational support enhance the basic need satisfaction of employees with disabilities, which yields higher levels of task performance. We also suggest that disability group identification strengthens this mediational process. We tested our hypotheses with two quantitative field studies that were conducted in France and based on matched employee-supervisor data. Using a sample of employees working in companies that specialize in the employment of persons with disabilities, Study 1 aimed to provide initial evidence for the mediating role of basic need satisfaction. Study 2 aimed to replicate the findings of Study 1 in less specific contexts while testing the moderating role of disability group identification. Next, the methodological limitations of these investigations were addressed in two quantitative post hoc studies. The results of these studies support our model and generate new knowledge about whether, why and when the perception of favorable treatment contributes to the job performance of employees with disabilities. We also discuss the practical implications of our findings and provide suggestions for human resources managers.

Keywords: Disability identification; Self-categorization; Social identity; Job performance; Basic psychological needs; Perceived organizational support (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-03-30
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Published in International Journal of Human Resource Management, 2022, vol. 34 (n°10), pp.2039-2073. ⟨10.1080/09585192.2022.2054284⟩

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DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2022.2054284

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