Supervisor support as a moderator between work schedule flexibility and job stress: Some empirical evidence from Sri Lanka

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effect of supervisor support on the relationship between work schedule flexibility and job stress. Design/methodology/approach – For the study a survey methodology was used and 232 software developers attached to offshore outsourced software development firms responded. Findings – It was found that supervisor support moderates the relationship between work schedule flexibility and job stress. Originality/value – The findings of this study will provide useful information for both practitioners and academics to better understand the nature of strategies to be adopted in mitigating job stress.