Exploring the mediating and moderating roles of employee well being in the relationship between job satisfaction, work engagement and engineer productivity in Myanmar | |
| Author | Aung Thu Soe |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-24-06 |
| Subject(s) | Job Satisfaction--Burma Employee motivation--Burma Labor productivity--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 | This study investigates the mediating and moderating roles of employee well-being in the relationship between job satisfaction, work engagement, and employee productivity among construction engineers in Myanmar. The construction industry plays a crucial role in economic development, with employee productivity being important for achieving organizational goals and maintaining competitiveness. This research aims to understand the dynamics between job satisfaction, work engagement, and employee well-being, and how they collectively influence productivity. Additionally, respondents are required to have a minimum of one year of experience within their current organization, hold the position of construction engineer in Yangon, and possess at least two years of professional experience. Data were collected from 231 construction engineers in Myanmar through an online questionnaire survey distributed to members of the Myanmar Engineering Council and analyzed using quantitative research methods, specifically Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The analysis discovered that both job satisfaction and work engagement positively impact employee productivity. However, different to initial hypotheses, employee well-being did not mediate the relationship between job satisfaction and productivity, nor between work engagement and productivity. Instead, employee well-being was found to moderate these effects, enhancing productivity when high levels of well-being concurred with high job satisfaction and engagement. The results underscore the importance of fostering a supportive work environment that increases both engagement and well¬ being to enhance productivity. Practical recommendations for productivity include implementing recognition programs, empowerment initiatives, mentorship programs for young engineers, and well-being interventions such as stress management and wellness programs. |
| 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) | Pramanik, Malay;Chao, Kuo Chieh |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |