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Boosting job performance: the impact of autonomy, engagement and age

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  • Jesus Juyumaya
  • Cristian Torres-Ochoa
  • Germán Rojas

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Purpose - The study aims to investigate the effect of autonomy on employee job performance and the mediation effect of engagement. It also explores whether an employee’s age moderates the model. Design/methodology/approach - Data were collected through a face-to-face survey administered to various types of workers in their workplaces. The selection of companies was based on a database available at the university. Response rate was 35%, yielding 210 instruments with complete responses. Structural Equation Modeling was the chosen method for data analysis. Findings - Results demonstrate a positive and significant relationship between autonomy and engagement as well as between engagement and job performance. Moreover, engagement plays a full mediating role in the relationship between autonomy and job performance. Additionally, while age does not moderate the relationship, it does have a differential impact on the mediation process. Practical implications - The creation of management strategies focused on resources such as autonomy must be adapted according to seniority, with the purpose of enhancing employee engagement and performance in today’s organizations. Originality/value - This paper closes a gap between autonomy and Job Demands-Resources theory by providing evidence on the effects of autonomy, engagement and age on job performance.

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  • Jesus Juyumaya & Cristian Torres-Ochoa & Germán Rojas, 2024. "Boosting job performance: the impact of autonomy, engagement and age," Revista de Gestão, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 31(4), pages 397-414, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:regepp:rege-09-2023-0108
    DOI: 10.1108/REGE-09-2023-0108
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