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The Impact of the Psychological Capital on Job Performance: A Case Study on Faculty Members at Philadelphia University

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  • Omar Durrah

    (Department of Management and Marketing, College of Commerce and Business Administration, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman)

  • Adnan Al-Tobasi

    (Department of Psychology Counseling, Faculty of Art, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan)

  • Ashraf A’aqoulah

    (Department of Hospital Management, Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan)

  • Moinuddin Ahmad

    (Department of Management and Marketing, College of Commerce and Business Administration, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman)

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the perception of faculty members at Philadelphia University about the concept of psychological capital (PsyCap), measure the level of job performance, and determine the impact of the PsyCap on job performance. Using structured questionnaire, data was collected from (110) faculty members (assistant professor, associate professor, professor) from 8 faculties in Philadelphia University, Jordan. Multiple Regression analysis has been used to fi nd the impact of PsyCap on job performance. Results show that the level of faculty members’ awareness to the concept of PsyCap is high. In addition the Job performance was high in all dimensions. Moreover, it was found that hope dimension has a statistical eff ect on all dimensions of job performance. In addition, self-effi cacy dimension aff ect statistically on behavioral performance dimension. Finally, the resilience dimension aff ect statistically on job performance dimension. However, the optimism dimension does not signifi cantly aff ect any Job performance’s dimensions

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  • Omar Durrah & Adnan Al-Tobasi & Ashraf A’aqoulah & Moinuddin Ahmad, 2016. "The Impact of the Psychological Capital on Job Performance: A Case Study on Faculty Members at Philadelphia University," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 6(2), pages 183-191.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2016-02-01
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    Keywords

    Psychological Capital; Job Performance; Faculty Members; Philadelphia University; Jordan;
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    JEL classification:

    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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