Investigating the role Of Self-Efficacy As A Mediator Variable Between Institutional Socialization Tactic And Task Mastery And Intent To Stay

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The purpose of this article with adoption of interactional approach is to elaborate self-efficacy mediating role and promote the effectiveness of newcomer’s socialization programs in the studied organization. Relying on obtained data from 115 questionnaires and analysis of results with «Barron and thou» model, self-efficacy mediating role was confirmed. There is also a positive influence of institutional socialization tactics on self-efficacy that was confirmed. Obtained results indicate that the effectiveness of organizational socialization programs in the form of institutional tactics are influenced by the level of newcomer’s self-efficacy and will improve job competence and expertise and intention to stay in organization.

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