The Mediating Role of Informal Learning on Work Engagement: Older Workers in the US Public Sector

Autor/inn/en	Uhunoma, Osaretin; Lim, Doo Hun; Kim, Woocheol
Titel	The Mediating Role of Informal Learning on Work Engagement: Older Workers in the US Public Sector
Quelle	In: European Journal of Training and Development, 45 (2021) 2-3, S.200-217 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2046-9012
DOI	10.1108/EJTD-04-2020-0062
Schlagwörter	Informal Education; Workplace Learning; Work Attitudes; Job Performance; Industrial Psychology; Older Workers; Government Employees; Public Sector; Organizational Culture; Intergenerational Programs; Oklahoma + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Work attitude; Arbeitshaltung; Work performance; Arbeitsleistung; Betriebspsychologie; Industriepsychologie; Älterer Arbeitnehmer; Öffentlicher Sektor; Unternehmenskultur
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating relationship between organizational culture, informal learning and work engagement of older workers in a public organizational setting. More specifically, this study aimed to investigate if informal learning is a pivotal component connecting an organizational-level factor (culture) to work engagement, which, in turn, directly influences business performance in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach: After a careful review of the selected and relevant literature, four hypotheses were developed to test the structural relationships between the selected variables. Findings: The data analysis indicated that informal learning mediated the relationship between organizational culture and work engagement for older employees working in a public organizational setting. Practical implications: The findings from this study provide a solid justification for promoting informal learning in organizations to ensure knowledge transfer between younger and older generations while minimizing knowledge and financial loss for organizations. Originality/value: In previous research, little emphasis has been placed on the impact of informal learning on work engagement. This study presents a valuable finding about the role of informal learning to facilitate work engagement for older workers. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01