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Title: Self-efficacy as a resource in managing the engagement of local government employees
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Wójcik-Chodorowska, Joanna ; Sułkowski, Łukasz ; Jung-Konstanty, Stanisława
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Stankiewicz, Janina - red. nacz. ; Preston, Peter- red. jęz. ; Zmyślony, Roman - red. statyst. ; Skalik, Jan - red. ; Moczulska, Marta - red. ; Adamczyk, Janusz- red.
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Research background and purpose: The article analyzes the importance of self-efficacy in shaping the work engagement of local government administration employees. Referring to Albert Bandura`s social cognitive theory and the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, it discusses the relationships between individuals` beliefs in their own effectiveness and their levels of energy, dedication, and engagement at work. The aim of the study was Explorer tje relationship between sel-efficacy and the declared level of professional engagement, as well as to identify the areas in which local government employees rate their personal effectiveness the highest. ; Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted using a quantitative method based on the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) developed by R. Schwarzer and M. Jerusalem, adapted into Polish by Z. Juczyński. The sample included 163 employees of a local government administration unit located in southern Poland. Data were analyzed using nonparametric tests (Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, and Spearman`s rank correlation). The measurement of work engagement was exploratory in nature and based on simplified self-assessment by the respondents. ; Findings: The results showed that respondents rated their ability to solve problems and cope with difficult situations the highest, indicating the dominance of the task-oriented component in the structure of self-efficacy.These findings suggest that the ability to overcome obstacles may constitute a potentially relevant personal resource for work engagement in a public-sector context, although no direct, statistically significant relationship was found between overall self-efficacy and declared engagement. ; Value added and limitations: The article contributes to the development of research on the psychological resources of public sector employees, presenting self-efficacy as a potential yet context-dependent factor supporting professional engagement. It also formulates practical recommendations for building a work environment based on trust, cooperation, and appreciation. The study`s limitations include its cross-sectional design, purposive sampling, and simplified measurement of engagement. The obtained results are exploratory and constitute a starting point for further research using the full Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES).
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Zielona Góra: Faculty of Economics and Management Press
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Management, vol. 29, no 2 (2025)
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Biblioteka Uniwersytetu Zielonogórskiego
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- Digital Library of Zielona Góra > Repository > Faculties > Faculty of Economics and Management
- Digital Library of Zielona Góra > Repository > Types of work > Articles
- Digital Library of Zielona Góra > Repository > Scientific journals and UZ publishing series > Management
- Digital Library of Zielona Góra > Repository > Scientific journals and UZ publishing series > Management > Management, volumen 29 (2025)
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Aug 20, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026
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https://zbc.uz.zgora.pl/publication/110058
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