Mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training

Talat Islam and Ishfaq Ahmed

Management Research Review, 2018, vol. 41, issue 3, 296-313

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to investigate the mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training using self-efficacy and job satisfaction as mediating variables. More specifically, self-efficacy is examined as a mediator between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction, whereas job satisfaction is examined as a mediator between perceived organizational support and transfer of training. Design/methodology/approach - This quantitative study is based on data collected from 409 employees of the banking sector on a random basis. Findings - Structural equation modeling analysis confirmed the mediating role of job satisfaction between perceived organizational support and transfer of training. In addition, self-efficacy was found to perform the mediating role between perceived organizational support and job satisfaction. Research limitations/implications - The data for this study were collected at one point of time, and it has implications for organizations and employees. Originality/value - This study highlights the emerging issue of transfer of training and gives a practical model to the organizations to strengthen their human resources. This study is perhaps the first attempt to empirically investigate the mediating role of self-efficacy and job satisfaction.

Keywords: Transfer of training; Perceived organizational support; Service industry; Job satisfaction; Self-efficacy; Banking sector; Developing economy; Organizational theory and behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/MRR-02-2017-0052

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