Role Of Individual Participation And Organization Support In Career Success: Mediating Role Of Perceived Employability
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The level of competency and skills possessed by an individual determines the scope of growth opportunities available to that individual both within and outside of the organization. They can advance their careers and achieve success because of it. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role that individual participation plays in competency development initiatives and their organizational support on his career success. Moreover, the indirect effect of perceived employability is also examined. The data was gathered from the various branches of three leading banks in Lahore, Pakistan. The results of the study reported that there is a significant relationship between employee participation, organization support in competency development, and career success. Moreover, perceived employability mediates the relationship between employee participation, organization support in competency development, and career success. There are important implications for practitioners who are looking for ways to increase the employability of workers and who want to benefit from the advantages of employability for both the organization and the employee. Further, it highlights the importance of competency development for both individuals and organizations.
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