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LEVERAGING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: SATISFACTION AND WORK MOTIVATION MANAGEMENT
LEVERAGING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: SATISFACTION AND WORK MOTIVATION MANAGEMENT

Author(s): Faruk Ahmeti
Subject(s): Politics, Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Micro-Economics, Political Theory, Public Law, Labor relations, Government/Political systems, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Political economy, Law on Economics, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Financial Markets, Public Finances, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting, Marketing / Advertising, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research, Commercial Law, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: SMEs; IT Employees; Management; Behavior; Engagement

Summary/Abstract: Companies must continually adapt to technological advancements to gain a competitive edge and enhance performance. Active employee engagement plays a crucial role in achieving and improving performance, necessitating promoting motivation and job satisfaction. This study explores the relationship between motivation, job satisfaction, and employee performance, with employee engagement as a mediator. Specifically, the research focuses on Information Technology (IT) companies in Kosovo and various locations across the European Union involved in different projects. The sample for this study comprises 112 respondents selected through convenient sampling. The research model is analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The empirical findings indicate that motivation positively influences employees’ engagement and performance in various IT positions. However, job satisfaction has no direct impact or exerts a relatively low influence. Nonetheless, employee engagement significantly enhances employee performance by mediating the effects of motivation and job satisfaction. The research findings have significant managerial implications, emphasizing the importance of actively promoting motivation, innovation, and job satisfaction to increase employee involvement and achieve desired outcomes.

  • Issue Year: 9/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 178-194
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English
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