ACADEMIC STAFFS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND WORK ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT
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https://doi.org/10.37231/apj.2024.7.2.628Abstract
Abstract: The universities education in the past focused on producing human capital but today due to the changes of globalisation, they need to focus on infusing values and include training that can give advantages to the industry and society at large. Hence, this study examines the effect of self-efficacy on work engagement of academic staffs of public Universities in the North-West of Nigeria, with the moderating effect of perceived organisational supports (POS). The data collected were analysed using CB-SEM (via AMOS software) to test the hypothesize variables, as this software is versatile tools for conducting multivariate analysis in various field. The findings of the study revealed that self-efficacy have significant effect on work engagement of academic staffs of selected public institutions. Furthermore, the mediating effects of POS have significant effect on the relationship between organizational culture and work engagement of academic staffs in Nigeria. This study contribute to the body of knowledge by providing a deep understanding of how the various components of self-efficacy are trigger by POS and work engagement within the context of developing nations like Nigeria. As such, Nigerian authorities and policymakers are concerned about the work engagement of education sector, the findings of this study revealed that the introduction of POS enhance the effect of POS and work engagement of higher education sectors. On the recommendation notes, foreign investors, business practitioners, owners, and managers would find the study's findings extremely useful in identifying important factors that can improve work engagement of higher education institutions in Nigeria.
Keywords: Self-Efficacy; Perceived Organizational Support; Work Engagement; Academic Staffs; Nigeria
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