Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1009693 | International Journal of Hospitality Management | 2012 | 10 Pages |
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between perceived hotel career management, career competency, and career satisfaction. It also aims to examine the mediating processes through which hotel career management contribute to employees’ career satisfaction. Results from structural equation modeling (SEM) show that career competency mediates the effects of three dimensions of hotel career management (career appraisal, career development, and career training) on career satisfaction. The article concludes with implications for theory development and management practice.
► We examine the mediating effect of career competency. ► Hotel career management contributes positively to career satisfaction. ► Career competency is positively related to career satisfaction. ► Career competency mediates the relationship between career management and career satisfaction.