Reflections on Workplace Compassion and Job Performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghadeer Mohamed Badr ElDin Aboul-Ela
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Research Findings

Workplace compassion is one of the cornerstone remedies to employees’ suffering. Compassionate acts will directly affect the job performance of employees. This research study looks at the analysing relationship between workplace compassion and job performance, namely, task performance and contextual performance. Workplace compassion, task performance and contextual performance were explored from a previous literature perspective and were tested and analysed statistically. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among teachers and co-teachers employed in international nurseries in Cairo and Giza governorates located in Egypt. Results revealed a positive relationship between workplace compassion and job performance (task and contextual constructs). Discussion of the results along with managerial implications and recommendations were addressed based on the research findings.

scholarly journals Organizational Justice as an Antecedent of Job Performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aizzat Mohd. Nasurdin ◽  
Soon Lay Khuan
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Procedural Justice ◽  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Customer Contact

The present research examines the influence of organizational justice (distributive justice and procedural justice) on predicting job performance (task performance and contextual performance). Survey data were drawn from a sample of 136 customer-contact employees within the telecommunications industry in Malaysia. Results of the regression analysis illustrate that distributive justice alone has a significant and positive relationship with task performance. On the other hand, only procedural justice is found to be significantly and positively related to contextual performance. Implications of the findings and directions for future research are highlighted.

scholarly journals The Moderating Effect of Organisational Culture on the Relationship Between Workplace Learning and Employees’ Performances in the United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Faisal Ahmed Ali Al-Hammadi ◽  
Ahmad Amri Zainal Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the current study was to elaborate the moderating effect of culture on workplace learning and employees’ performances in the United Arab Emirates. The study had a purpose to contribute new knowledge to the existing literature available on the workplace learning and job performances. It also highlighted the contemporary literature on the topic specifically formal and information learning, as well as, performance related to tasks and contextual. The research explained and highlighted the role of training and development on employees’ performances to improve the quality of task process. An empirical study was conducted and data was collected through questionnaire to obtain the results. The present study aimed to contribute to new knowledge to the existing literature on workplace learning and job performance. Particularly, the study analysed contemporary literature on workplace learning and job performances, specifically formal and informal learning as well as employee task performance and contextual performance. The study hypothesized that informal, incidental and formal workplace learning had direct positive significant relationships with employee task and contextual performance. Findings of the study developed that adopting effective techniques of workplace learning, and techniques can improve employees’ performances. The study, further, showed that the Informal, formal and incidental workplace learning had direct and positive impact on employee task and contextual performance. The study showed that there is a significant positive relationship between workplace learning including formal, informal and incidental learning, and job performance including task performance, contextual performance and counterproductive work behaviour. It was also found that there was a positive relationship between result-oriented cultures with two types of job performance but there was a significant relationship between team orient culture and task performance. Furthermore, the moderating effect of innovation, communication and people-oriented culture on the relationship between incidental workplace learning and contextual performance was significant.

scholarly journals The nonlinear relationships between personality traits and job performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-324
Author(s):  
JeongLak Choi ◽  
TaeYong Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Nonlinear Relationship ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Nonlinear Relationships ◽  
Inflection Points ◽  
And Task

The first purpose of this study was to examine the nonlinear relationships between personality traits (conscientiousness and emotional stability) and job performance(task performance and contextual performance). The second purpose was to examine the difference of inflection points in the nonlinear relationships between conscientiousness's narrow traits(achievement and dependability) and task performance. And the third purpose was to examine the moderating effect of job creativity on the nonlinear relationship between conscientiousness and task performance. Data were gathered from 211 employees who were working in various organizations in Korea. To reduce the effect from common method bias, task performance and contextual performance were rated by others(peers or supervisors). As results, there were significant nonlinear relationships between conscientiousness and job performance(task performance and contextual performance), and significant nonlinear relationship between emotional stability and task performance. But there was no nonlinear relationship between emotional stability and contextual performance. The inflection points in the nonlinear relationships between the conscientiousness's narrow traits(achievement and dependability) and task performance were different. Job creativity moderated the nonlinear relationship between conscientiousness and task performance. Finally, implication of results and future research tasks were discussed with limitations.

Subordinate-oriented strengths-based leadership and subordinate job performance: the mediating effect of supervisor–subordinate guanxi

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 1107-1118
Author(s):  
He Ding ◽  
Enhai Yu
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe aim of the present study was to examine the association of subordinate-oriented strengths-based leadership (SSBL) with subordinates’ job performance (task performance and innovative behavior) as well as the meditating role of supervisor–subordinate guanxi (SSG) in these relationships.Design/methodology/approachSelf-report data on SSBL, SSG, task performance and innovative behavior were gathered from 642 Chinese employees working in various Chinese enterprises. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.FindingsThe results indicated that SSBL is positively related to subordinates’ job performance (task performance and innovative behavior). Furthermore, SSG partially mediated the relationship of SSBL with task performance and with innovative behavior.Originality/valueThis study is the first to empirically examine the relationship of SSBL with job performance. In addition, this study adds to the knowledge on the SSBL–job performance linkage by investigating the mediational effect of SSG on the relationship.

scholarly journals The application of personality traits model on the freight forwarding service industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Chung Shang ◽  
Ching-Cheng Chao ◽  
Taih-Cherng Lirn
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Psychological Assessment ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Neo Personality Inventory ◽  
Freight Forwarding ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study aims to investigate the relationship between employees’ personality traits and their job performances (including task performance and contextual performance) of Taiwanese freight forwarders by using responses from a NEO Personality Inventory-Revised Form (NEO-PI-R) questionnaire survey. Design/methodology/approach One of the most popular personality trait model is the five-factor model (FFM), which includes the big five domains, namely, openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism (OCEAN). Each of these five domains includes six facets. Previous researchers have used OCEAN factors to describe the relationship between human personality and job performance. NEO Personality Inventory is a professional psychological assessment instrument published by psychological assessment resources. Multivariate analysis technique and regression technique are used to analyze surveyees’ responses. Findings Research results reveal the following four issues. The seniority of employees in a company has a positive relationship with their conscientiousness. Employees with higher score on the facets of the neuroticism domain have a negative correlation with their task performance and contextual performance. The relationship between employees’ openness to experience and job performance (both task performance and contextual performance) is not significant. Employees’ seniority has a positive correlation with both their task performance and contextual performance. In a nutshell, freight forwarding industry in Taiwan can use the facets in the neuroticism domain to screen and recruit appropriate job applicants. In addition, retaining senior employees could increase a forwarder’s task performance and contextual performance by their high degree of conscientiousness. Originality/value FFM model is a psychological theory dealing with the personality traits and human behavior. Freight forwarding is a labor-intensive business and is one of the most important sectors in the logistics industry. According the authors’ knowledge, the application of FFM on the logistics industry is simply not existed.

The effect of personality on task performance and adaptive performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-630
Author(s):  
TaeYong Yoo ◽  
ChaeRyeong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Job Crafting ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adaptive Performance ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
The Relationship

The first purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of personality(extraversion, openness, conscientiousness) on job crafting. The second purpose was to examine the effects of job crafting on task performance and adaptive performance. The third purpose was to examine the mediating effects of job crafting on the relationship between personality(extraversion, openness, conscientiousness) and job performance(task performance, adaptive performance). The last purpose was to testify the moderating effect of the leader’s empowering behavior on the relationship between personality(extraversion, openness, conscientiousness) and job crafting. Data were collected from 167 employees who were working in a variety of organizations in Korea by the survey research method. Both task performance and adaptive performance were rated by others(peer or supervisor). The result of this study showed that the relationship between personality(openness, conscientiousness) and job crafting, and the relationship between job crafting and job performance(task performance, adaptive performance) were significantly positive. Also, the job crafting had full mediation effect on the relationship between personality(openness, conscientiousness) and job performance(task performance, adaptive performance). Leader’s empowering behavior had moderation effect on the relationship between conscientiousness and job crafting. That is, the positive relationship between conscientiousness and job crafting was stronger when leader’s empowering behavior was lower rather than higher. Based on these results, we discussed the implications and limitations of the study, and the suggestions for the future research.

Workplace Arrogance and Job Performance

2018 ◽  
pp. 83-116
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter is an attempt to clarify the relationship between workplace arrogance and job performance. Thus, the authors focus and define a set of four fundamental concepts—task performance, contextual performance, social support, and self-efficacy—in order to examine and explore this relationship. Hence, the main result of this theoretical study is that workplace arrogance is negatively related to job performance. Although this finding could be considered as a theoretical contribution, more studies are requested to investigate the specific relationship between workplace arrogance and job satisfaction with its two dimensions: task and contextual factors.

An empirical analysis of the effects of humor on communication satisfaction and job performance in international joint ventures in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Jalalkamali ◽  
Mohammad Iranmanesh ◽  
Davoud Nikbin ◽  
Sunghyup Sean Hyun
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Joint Ventures ◽  
Communication Satisfaction ◽  
International Joint Ventures ◽  
Relational Communication ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
International Joint ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Task

AbstractThis study investigates the relationships between humor (frequency and effectiveness), communication satisfaction (informational and relational), and employee job performance (task and contextual) in international joint ventures in Iran. Based on a survey of 375 employees and their supervisors in two of the biggest joint ventures in the automotive industry in Iran, the results indicate that the frequency of humor had significant positive effects on contextual and task performance as well as on informational and relational communication satisfaction. In addition, informational communication satisfaction was significantly related to both contextual performance and task performance, whereas relational communication satisfaction was related only to task performance. Finally, informational communication satisfaction mediated the relationship between the frequency of humor and job performance (task and contextual), while relational communication satisfaction mediated the relationship between the frequency of humor and task performance.

The Study of Effects Caused by Job Satisfaction on Performance Evaluation of Professional Coaches in China

2011 ◽  
Vol 346 ◽  
pp. 675-681
Author(s):  
Li Lin
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Effects

Our study has conducted an inquiry ,based on the " The Structure scale for Job performance of Chinese professional coaches" and "Job satisfaction scale ", and 213 coaches from 19 provinces in China were involved in our investigation.The gathered evidence demonstrate the results that job satisfaction has significant and positive correlation of effects with task performance,contextual performance,as well as development performance,on the contrary, it has shown significant positive effects on counter-production performance.

scholarly journals A Study on the Exploration of the Constructs of Job PerformanceBased on Task Performance, Contextual Performance,Adaptive Performance and Counterproductive Work Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 377-423
Author(s):  
Youngsam Yoo ◽  
Myoungso Kim
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Adaptive Performance ◽  
G Factor ◽  
Job Effectiveness ◽  
Performance Dimensions

The purpose of this study was to (1) propose and validate the integrative job performance model composed of task performance, contextual performance, adaptive performance, and counterproductive work behavior (CWB), which have been identified as major dimensions of job performance in existing research, (2) explore the possibility of G factor in the 4 dimensions based on the integrative model, and (3) compare differences in the antecedents of personality variables and criteria of job effectiveness to confirm independence among performance dimensions. A total of 649 employees from various organizations participated in two online surveys. The main results were as follows. First, the factor structures of individual performance dimensions were examined through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis before verifying the integrated model. A single factor structure for task performance and two-factor structure for CWB aimed at individuals (CWB-I) and organizations (CWB-O) were identified. Both contextual and adaptive performance were shown to have a hierarchical factor structure. Specifically, contextual performance consists of the 3-6 factor structure of individual-oriented (help-cooperation and consideration-courtesy), organization-oriented (organizational support and compliance), and conscientious-initiative (persistence-initiative and self-development). For adaptive performance, the 2-5 factor structure was extracted. That is, the five factors of adaptive performance are divided into two factors of reactive (coping, interpersonal adaptation, and stress) and proactive (creativity and learning). The integrative job performance model of task performance, contextual performance, adaptive performance, and CWB was verified. The hierarchical factor structure of the integrated model composed of the sub-factors of each performance dimension was also confirmed. Second, the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) demonstrated that the variance of G factor is 62.0%, supporting the presence of G factor in performance. Third, the differences were found in both antecedents of personality (HEXACO and dark personality factors) and criteria of job effectiveness (wage, promotion, job satisfaction, job engagement, burnout, and turnover intention) among the 4 dimensions of job performance. indicating the discriminant validity of performance dimensions. Finally, the implications and limitations of this study were discussed based on the above findings.  

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