Mediating role of self-efficacy and career satisfaction in the relationship between locus of control and individual work performance of Myanmar's construction professionals | |
| Author | Khin Sandar Koh |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-24-11 |
| Subject(s) | Locus of control--Burma Job satisfaction--Burma Construction industry--Burma |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The construction industry in Myanmar is encountering significant challenges, including project delays, and human resource management issues. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of personal belief and belief in capacity on the satisfaction of their career and work performance. The construct that used in this research are locus of control, self-efficacy, career satisfaction and individual work performance. The targeted respondents are professionals who have a minimum experience of one year in contractor companies. The study distributed questionnaires form to construction professionals and received 228 valid responses. Normality test, reliability test, descriptive statistics are used to analyze, and structural equation modelling is used to test hypotheses. The study found that the internal locus of control is positively associated with self-efficacy but not with individual work performance. Self-efficacy is positively significant with career satisfaction and individual work performance. Career satisfaction is positively significant relationship with individual work performance. When tested mediation, self-efficacy is fully mediated between internal locus of control and individual work performance. Moreover, career satisfaction is partially mediated between self-efficacy and individual work performance The research highlights the significance of self-efficacy among construction professionals, as construction projects are naturally complex and problematic with unforeseen issues. To enhance self-efficacy, which contributes to career satisfaction and improved work performance, construction companies can celebrate achievements, offer decision making opportunities, and implement programs for professional mental health and career development. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Santoso, Djoen San; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chao, Kuo Chieh;Vimolwan Yukongdi; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |