Mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training: Explanatory role of self-efficacy and job satisfaction

T Islam, I Ahmed - Management Research Review, 2018 - emerald.com
Management Research Review, 2018emerald.com
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 …
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.
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