Nourishing the bliss: antecedents and mechanism of happiness at work. (16th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qaiser, Saadia; Abid, Ghulam; Arya, Bindu; Farooqi, Saira
• Is Part Of: Total quality management & business excellence. Volume 31:Number 15/16(2020)
• Page Start: 1669
• Page End: 1683
• Publication Date: 2020-11-16
• Subjects: psychological contract breach -- thriving -- colleague support -- happiness at work; Total quality management -- Periodicals; Quality control -- Periodicals; Quality assurance -- Periodicals; Production management -- Quality control -- Periodicals; 658.401305
• DOI: 10.1080/14783363.2018.1493919
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-3363

Abstract

Abstract : This study examines the effect of psychological contract breach (PCB) on employee happiness at work while also assessing the intervening influence of thriving on this relationship. In addition, we investigate the impact of relational resources on employee happiness and thriving at work. The survey generated 131 responses yielding a response rate of 53% and with the help of regression model and Conformatory factor analysis results are deduced. Our study contributes to the PCB literature by highlighting the negative impact of unmet expectations and promises on employee happiness at work, through their impact on employee ability to thrive at work. Our results also suggest that support from colleagues at work can boost employee thriving and happiness. Implications for research and practice are presented.