Three-way Interaction between Protean Career Orientation, Perceived Stress and Person-Organization Fit: Evidence from Women Employees

Abstract

Introduction: It is assumed that protean career orientation and work-life balance have a positive relationship and predicted that this relationship is weakened by perceived stress but augmented by person organization fit. It is argued that mitigating effect of person organization fit is more salient among employees who exhibit low perceived stress. The results were studied from women employees working in telecommunication sector, who confirmed the hypotheses.

Methodology: Survey method was used and a total of 352 responses were collected from women employees working in the telecommunication industry. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used in the study to analyze the association between protean career orientation and work-life balance.

Implications: The current research has practical implications for managers who seek motivated employees who would help the organization flourish.

Originality: Firstly, the study explores the three-way interaction by investigating how protean career orientation’s contribution to work-life balance depends on employees perceived stress and their person-organization fit with the company. Secondly, the current research studying working women in telecommunication sector in the context of a developing country.

Findings: The results came out to be significant of the three-way interaction as it showed that career oriented women experience stress and fatigue but if they manage to achieve a good fit with the organization they can achieve a balanced life.