The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Organizational Support and Job Performance Among Early-Career Employees in the Private Education Sector
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https://doi.org/10.55737/tk/2k25d.44114Keywords:
Organizational Support, Self-Efficacy, Job Performance, Mediation, Education Sector, Early-Career EmployeesAbstract
The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between organizational support and job performance with the indirect role of self-efficacy among employees in the private education sector in Pakistan in their early careers. Based on the social cognitive theory, the study hypothesizes that the perceived organizational support has a positive impact on self-efficacy, which subsequently increases job performance. Two hundred (200) early-career employees (less than three years of experience) of the private educational institutions in Lahore who work in early career were surveyed. The standardized questionnaires were used in data collection and SPSS and Hayes (Model 4) PROCESS Macro were used in analysis. The findings demonstrate that the mediation role of self-efficacy in organizational support and job performance is significant. These results highlight the need to create a positive work atmosphere and build the self-confidence of the employees so as to enable them to perform better.
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