Individualism-collectivism and the role of goal orientation in organizational training

Mechanism between perceived organizational support and transfer of training

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.

Qualidade do Relacionamento Treinador-Atleta e Orientação às Metas como Preditores de Desempenho Esportivo

RESUMO Este estudo investigou a qualidade do relacionamento treinador-atleta (RTA) e da orientação às metas (OM) como preditoras para o desempenho de atletas de voleibol. Os participantes (n=185) responderam o Questionário de Relacionamento Treinador-Atleta e o Questionário de Orientação às Metas. Os atletas medalhistas perceberam maior proximidade e comprometimento com o treinador e maior orientação para a tarefa (OT) em comparação aos não medalhistas. O RTA apresentou impacto moderado na OT tanto dos atletas medalhistas (proximidade e complementaridade) quanto das atletas não-medalhistas (compromisso). O compromisso apresentou efeito moderado sobre a orientação para o ego dos não-medalhistas e das mulheres (não significativo). Conclui-se que quanto mais alto o nível de desempenho das equipes, maior a influência do RTA (complementariedade e proximidade) sobre a OT.

Individual antecedents of ACAP and implications of social context in joint engineering project teams: a conceptual model

Purpose

– This paper attempts to propose a conceptual model to explain the micro-level antecedents of absorptive capacity (ACAP) and social context of joint engineering project teams. It delineates ACAP into four dimensions and suggests specific level for each dimension. Revisiting the micro-foundational origin of ACAP, acquisition of partner's embedded knowledge through joint project teams requires complex interaction among individuals, thus the effect of individual differences and perception in the team's context is proposed.

Design/methodology/approach

– Cohen and Levinthal's assertion on the conceptual affinity that ACAP shares with creative capacity and organizational learning was revisited. Upon synthesizing pertinent literature, individual antecedents were conceptualized, while strategic alliance literature was examined to theorize on the social context.

Findings

– Propositions relating individual antecedents and social context to associated dimension of ACAP are postulated. Furthermore, the paper suggests a need for further inquest on the implication of cultural differences.

Research limitations/implications

– The hypothesized relationships among the constructs are subject to empirical investigation in order to deepen our understanding on individual differences and social contextual effects.

Practical implications

– Based on the conceptualized relationships among micro-level antecedents, multidimensional ACAP, and social context, this manuscript recommends some practical guidelines in the context of joint engineering project teams.

Originality/value

– This study explicates the micro-level antecedents of ACAP within a joint engineering project team. By integrating individual and social context, it advances multilevel conceptualization of ACAP.