Linking talent management, work engagement and sustainable organizational performance: the mediating role of perceived supervisor support and perceived organizational support
Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication
ISSN: 2514-9342
Article publication date: 28 January 2025
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine how perceived supervisor and organizational support mediate the association between talent management and work engagement in Bangladesh’s manufacturing industry. It also analyzes the association between work engagement and sustainable organizational performance.
Design/methodology/approach
A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 385 employees working in the manufacturing industry in the Chattogram division, applying a convenience sampling approach. Data was assessed using SmartPLS software.
Findings
The key findings are that perceived supervisor and organizational support mediate the relationship between talent management practices and work engagement. Moreover, work engagement positively influences an organization’s sustainable performance.
Practical implications
This study adds knowledge to the existing literature on talent management, work engagement and sustainable organizational performance. The findings may improve employee work engagement through talent management practices in Bangladesh’s manufacturing industry.
Originality/value
This study is one of the few in the Bangladeshi manufacturing industry that provides an extensive overview of talent management practices and work engagement, using perceived supervisor and organizational support as mediating variables.
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Citation
Karim, R.A., Jebunnesa, U. and Rabiul, M.K. (2025), "Linking talent management, work engagement and sustainable organizational performance: the mediating role of perceived supervisor support and perceived organizational support", Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-06-2024-0383
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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