The role of staff engagement and satisfaction in the relationship between workplace spirituality and job performance: Evidence from Ghanaian tertiary institution

Abstract

In this study, we examine how staff engagement and satisfaction mediates the path between workplace spirituality (WPS) and job performance (JP) using Kumasi Technical University staff as a case study. A structured questionnaire was administered to 186 teaching and non-teaching staff of the university. Sobel mediation analysis was used to explore the relationships under study. The study revealed a positive relationship between WPS and JP. The study again showed that staff engagement significantly mediates the relationship between WPS and JP. Lastly, satisfaction was also found to significantly influence the relationship between WPS and JP. The study recommends that organizations should provide employees with an environment, which harnesses their inner life and develops a sense of belonging and purpose as they perform work-related activities. It is also recommended that management should provide training and development program to encourage staff in undertaking team building activity to enhance cohesion and increase their productivity.