Abstract

Abusive supervisors create pressure on employees and make them feel uncomfortable. People abused by thşe supervisors may be ostracized or supported by other employees. This tendency is actually significant in showing how organizations stand against abusive supervisors. Perceived organizational support can give an idea of how employees tend to be. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between perceived organizational support and abusive supervision. In accordance with this purpose, data was collected from 93 nurses in Turkey. IBM SPSS program was used to analyze the data. After the factor analysis Pearson correlation coefficient was found and ANOVA analysis was performed. Finally, regression analysis was performed. Abusive management was found to have a significant effect on perceived organizational support. However, the level of this effect was determined to be small. Similar studies were conducted in other countries and higher results were found. The value obtained in Turkey was relatively lower. These findings can be used by top managers. It can also provide a guidance to the scholars.

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