Research on the relationship of calling orientation and work performance: The mediating role of employee engagement

Abstract

This paper empirically analyzes the relationship of calling orientation and knowledge workers, and then it explores the influence of calling orientation on job performance (task performance and contextual performance). Then, it sets up a theoretical model of the relations between calling orientation and job performance and proposes ten related hypotheses by carrying out in-depth study and analysis on theories. This model can be tested and revised through approaches such as questionnaire and statistical analysis． It verifies the relations between calling orientation and job performance. Result shows that companies should pay attention to the high-level demands of knowledge workers and foster win-win cooperation with employees in their work and integrate their life meaning into the development of the organizations.