Author: Sadia Malik
Supervisor: Tahira Mubashir
Degree: MSc
Year: 2012-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate relationship between
positive organizational behaviors and psychological empowerment in
employees of Non-Governmental organizations. It was hypothesized that:
there is likely to be a positive relationship between positive organizational
behaviors and psychological empowerment; demographic characteristics
and positive organizational behaviors are likely to predict psychological
empowerment in employees of Non-Governmental organizations. The
sample comprised of N = 100 employees (n = 64 men, n = 36 women) of
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Psychological Capital
Questionnaire (PCQ) by Luthans and Psychological Empowerment
Questionnaire (PEQ) by Spreitzer were used for assessment. Pearson
product moment correlation and stepwise regression analyses were applied
for data analysis. Results showed that positive organizational behaviors
(efficacy, hope, resiliency and optimism) were significantly related to
psychological empowerment (meaning, competence, self-determination
and impact). Results further showed that diploma courses completed by
the participants, family backgrounds, qualification, family system, efficacy
and resilience predicted psychological empowerment (meaning and
competency). Research has important implications to increase
psychological empowerment in employees through enhancing positive organizational
behaviors.
Keywords: Positive Organizational Behaviors, Psychological Empowerment, Non-Governmental Organizations.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
