TABLE 4.

ANOVA results for perceived organizational support.

Item	Line managers (N = 480) Mean (SD)	Middle managers (N = 356) Mean (SD)	Top managers (N = 180) Mean (SD)	F-value	Sign.
POS1: I experience that I get support from my employees in my role as a distance manager	3.82 (0.993)	3.81 (1.012)	3.88 (1.045)	0.308	0.735 (n.s.)
POS2: I find that I get the support of my top management in my role as a distance leader	3.35 (1.267)	3.48 (1.277)	3.68 (1.270)	3.210	0.041 (sig.)
POS3: I experience that I get support from my workplace (e.g., HR/internal support) in my role as distance manager	3.03 (0.339)	3.21 (1.385)	3.09 (1.542)	1.726	0.179 (n.s.)
POS4: I find that my workplace appreciates/recognizes my efforts as a distance manager	3.43 (1.236)	3.59 (1.247)	3.64 (1.373)	2.572	0.077 (n.s.)
POS5: My workplace gives me the opportunity to develop my skills as a distance manager (e.g., courses and continuing education)	2.59 (1.414)	2.78 (1.471)	2.89 (1.519)	3.555	0.029 (sig.)