IMPACT OF JOB OVERLOAD ON ON-THE-JOB BEHAVIOR AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PERSON-ORGANIZATION-FIT

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship of job overload and On-the-job
behavior and to find out if person-organization-fit can mediate the relationship between
job overload and on-the-job behavior. To test hypothesis, teaching profession was
selected and private sector higher education institutes in Peshawar were selected.
Responses were collected via questionnaires from 232 respondents. Regression was
used as a statistical tool and found positive relation between JO and OJB whereas POF
had played significant but negative mediating role between JO and OJB.