The Impact of Psychological Capital on Employee Performance: A Survey Study

Abstract

The aim of the research was to measure the essential impact of psychological capital with its combined dimensions (confidence, optimism, flexibility, hope) in improving the performance of employees in the Oil Products Distribution Company, Karbala branch. An electronic questionnaire was designed to collect data consisting of (36) paragraphs for a random sample, and the respondents (82) employees, and to analyse for SPSS V.23 program. The study reached a number of results, the most important of which is the presence of a positive moral impact of psychological capital with its combined dimensions in improving the performance of employees in the Oil Products Distribution Company at a significance of 0.05, there is a significant moral impact of the independent variable dimension (hope) on the performance of employees. In light of the results reached by the study, the researcher recommended a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: Providing training opportunities and workshops that enable employees to learn new skills and develop their capabilities, providing information about the organization's goals and current developments in a transparent manner, encouraging employees to present new ideas and try innovative solutions in a way that enhances their sense of hope.