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  • Kijpokin Kasemsap

    • Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
    • Thailand

Abstract

Research objectives were to determine a systematic framework and to blend a causal model of learning orientation, quality of leader-member exchange, goal orientation, and workgroup performance of pharmaceutical company employees in Thailand. The study reported the responses of 583 operational employees from 39 pharmaceutical companies operating in different parts of Thailand. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics using SPSS (version 11.5) and path analysis using LISREL (version 8). Research findings indicated that dimensions of learning orientation, quality of leader-member exchange, and goal orientation have mediated positive effect on workgroup performance. Goal orientation positively mediates the relationships between learning orientation and workgroup performance and between quality of leader-member exchange and workgroup performance. Furthermore, learning orientation is positively correlated with the quality of leader-member exchange.

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Kasemsap, K. (2013). Strategic Human Resource Practice: A Systematic Framework and Causal Model of Learning Orientation, Quality of Leader-Member Exchange, Goal Orientation, and Workgroup Performance. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 4(2), 30-35. https://doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v4i2.98

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