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The Impact of in-Service Training and Motivation on Job Performance of Technical & Vocational Education Teachers: Role of Person-Job Fit

Authors: Nasir Iqbal, Muhammad Majid Khan, Yasir Tariq Mohmand, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba

Published in: Public Organization Review | Issue 3/2020

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In-service education and training (INSET), motivation and person-job fit of workers are considered vital for the performance of employees. The focused purpose of the study is to examine the associations between in-service training and motivation impact on job performance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers, while examining the moderating role of person-job fit. Using convenience sampling technique, data is collected from TVET teachers in South Asia. The finding of this study revealed a significant impact for in-service training and motivation on job performance. This research study is useful for the HR managers and practitioners to utilize their employee’s true potential to get the desired results.

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Title: The Impact of in-Service Training and Motivation on Job Performance of Technical & Vocational Education Teachers: Role of Person-Job Fit
Authors: Nasir Iqbal
Muhammad Majid Khan
Yasir Tariq Mohmand
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba
Publication date: 27-08-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Public Organization Review / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1566-7170
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7098
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-019-00455-3

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