Impact of Stigma on Survivor's Productivity: Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between stigma and survivor’s productivity. Earlier studies show that stigma has a negative impact on survivor’s productivity. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to examine and provide satisfactory justification of relationship among stigma and organizational support on survivors’ productivity. Methodology of the study is quantitative with the survey as a main research strategy. 250 Questionnaire was distributed along with employees of Telecom industry of Pakistan. Data was analyzed using SPSS regression and beta analysis. The findings suggest that there is negative relationship between stigma and survivor’s because stigma creates negative effects. But POS is moderating the negative relation of stigma and survivors. Future research could be conducted on the some other variables such as Training, Knowledge management, Procedural justice these can be studied during stigma on survivor’s productivity. Key words: Stigma; perceived organizational support; survivor productivity;