Page No.117-125
Akhilendra K. Singh and Sadhana Singh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) is a form of behaviour which is
discretionary in nature and not supported by the formal reward system of the
organization although it is essential for effectives and efficient functioning of the
organization. The present study was aimed to examine the mediating role of
personality in perceived organisational support (POS) and OCB relationship. The
study was conducted on 188 front levels managerial personnel of Indian
organizations. The NEO- FFI, OCB Scale and POS Scale were used for data collection.
Obtain results indicated a significant positive relationship of POS and personality
traits (extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) with OCB. The results
of mediated hierarchal regression analysis support mediating role of personality
traits (conscientiousness extraversion and agreeableness) in POS -OCB
relationship
.