Goal Setting and Job Related Outcomes-Mediations of Employee Engagement and Workplace Optimism in IT Supplier Industry

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of goal setting on job related outcomes, employee engagement and workplace optimism mediates the relationship between goal setting and work place optimism in the supplier industry of IT sector. Employee engagement and work place optimism mediations are examined on the relationship between goal setting and job related outcomes. Job satisfaction, organizational commitment and turnover intentions are examined as the job related outcomes. Questionnaire method was used to collect data from targeted respondent. A total of 180 questionnaires were distributed from which 152 were received in useable form. Simple linear regression is used to test the first hypothesis and Baron and Kenny (1986) regression analysis is used to test remaining three hypotheses. It is determined that, to improve the job related outcomes effective goal setting by the management is important. Employee engagement and workplace optimism are also important factors to improve the outcomes