An Empirical Study on Assessing the Relationship Between Affective commitment and Informal workplace learning

Abstract

Informal workplace learning plays increasingly an important role for enhancing knowledge and skill of employees which is necessary for achieving competitive advantage and sustainability of organization. Although, Researchers recognized the importance of informal workplace learning, study related to informal workplace learning is still limited. With a view to ensure the success of knowledge management endeavor, informal workplace learning among employees must be encouraged. The main focus of this study is to explore the relationship between affective commitment and informal workplace learning. A total of 728 questionnaires were distributed to employees working as head of the department of branches of private commercial bank in Bangladesh. 381 questionnaires were used for further analysis out of 728 questionnaires, representing a response rate 52.33%. Hypothesis for direct effect were tested using Partial Least Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The result of the study revealed that affective commitment has significant and positive relationship with informal workplace learning. Implications and directions for future research are also highlighted.