  Purpose: Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the fate of
organizations, both positively and negatively. One of its detrimental
consequences is the emergence of "Technostress," a form of destructive stress.
This paper investigates the impact of technostress on Perceived Organizational
Commitment (POC) through the lens of individual innovation. The objective is to
provide valuable insights for organizational managers, enabling them to
effectively mitigate the adverse effects of technostress within their teams.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a questionnaire survey
conducted within an Engineering Consulting Company in Iran, with 147
individuals participating, selected according to Morgan's table. Findings: The
research findings revealed three crucial insights: (1) Technostress
significantly and negatively influences both POC and individual innovation. (2)
Individual innovation positively and significantly impacts POC. (3) Individual
innovation acts as a mediator between technostress and POC, alleviating the
negative impact of technostress on organizational commitment. Research
Implications: The study underscores the importance for managers to proactively
address technostress-related challenges and promote individual innovation
within their organizations. These efforts are vital in enhancing organizational
commitment among employees. Originality/Value: This research makes a
significant contribution to the field by illuminating the mediating role of
individual innovation in the relationship between technostress and perceived
organizational commitment. Given the close association of employees in
engineering organizations with technology, this study sheds light on the
specific challenges faced by this sector, thereby enhancing our understanding
of technostress effects in the workplace.
