IMPACT OF SELF-EFFICACY, BELONGINGNESS, CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN MEDIATION OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: A PAKISTANI HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE
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Self-Efficacy, Belongingness, Culture, Psychological Safety, Employee Relation, and Employee Engagement
Abstract
Background: In the realm of organizational dynamics, employee engagement stands as a pivotal determinant of success across various sectors. However, it is noteworthy that the healthcare sector in Pakistan has remained underrepresented in the body of employee engagement research.
Objective: To bridge this notable void by conducting a comprehensive examination of the determinants of employee engagement within healthcare institutions in Pakistan.
Material and Methods: The research methodology adopted for this study entails a cross-sectional examination within the healthcare sector of Pakistan. The anticipated findings of this research are poised to furnish invaluable insights into the intricate tapestry of factors that wield influence over employee engagement within the healthcare sector of Pakistan. This, in turn, carries profound practical implications for healthcare organizations, offering a roadmap for augmenting employee engagement, and thereby fostering a positive trajectory in both organizational performance and the well-being of their employees.
Results: There is strong evidence that Self-Efficacy significantly influences Employee Engagement. The path coefficient for Self-Efficacy (SE -> EE) is 0.574 with a significant T statistic (|O/STDEV| = 8.305, p = 0). There is evidence that Belongingness significantly influences Employee Engagement. Since the path coefficient for Belongingness (BE -> EE) is 0.111 with a significant T statistic (|O/STDEV| = 2.753, p = 0.006). There is insufficient evidence to support that Psychological Safety significantly influences Employee Engagement. The path coefficient for Psychological Safety (PS -> EE) is 0.011, and the T statistic is not significant (|O/STDEV| = 0.486, p = 0.627). The path coefficient for Organizational Culture (OC -> EE) is 0.057, and the T statistic is not significant (|O/STDEV| = 1.579, p = 0.114).
Conclusion: The findings of the study provide valuable insights into the factors influencing employee engagement in the Pakistan healthcare industry. Self-Efficacy and Belongingness emerged as crucial determinants, showing a direct and significant influence on Employee Engagement. This highlights the importance of fostering a sense of competence and connection among employees to enhance their overall engagement in the workplace.
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Hatf Rana
Additional Medical Superintendent Rahim Yar Khan Teaching Hospital
Farah Ahmad
Zia ud Din Medical College
Tariq Mahmood Rehman
Rahim Yar Khan Teaching Hospital