The Influence of Perceived Organization Support on Task Performance of University Faculty and Staff in China: Moderated Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy by Transformational Leadership

This study draws on social exchange theory to examine the mediating role of self-efficacy (SE) and the moderating role of transformational leadership (TL) in the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and task performance (TP). Using a two-wave time-lagged survey, the samples were drawn from 300 faculty and staff from two Chinese universities and tested using structural equation model. The results showed that SE partially mediating the effect of POS on TP. Additionally, POS positively influenced SE and TP of faculty. However, TL had a negative moderating effect, indicating that at high levels of TL, the positive relationship between POS and SE became weaker. Based on the research findings, this study is not only of theoretical significance, but also provides concrete practical suggestions for enhancing staff performance, strengthening internal organizational relationships and optimizing management strategies in Chinese universities.