Structural Equation Model on Work Engagement of Cooperative Employees in Davao Region

Abstract

Work engagement fosters employee satisfaction and organizational development. This study is aimed to establish the best-fit model for work engagement among the cooperatives of Davao City. Thus, the study in a quantitative approach uses structural equation modeling to establish the best fit model. It employed simple random sampling with 349 employees of cooperatives all over Davao Region as respondents. The study found the best-fit model through various goodness-of-fit models. The study found a presence of high to very high levels of OCB, WD, OC, and WE among the employees of cooperatives with the employee’s organizational citizenship behavior as the best predictor of work engagement. The model shows presence of serial mediation but when teste dindicated insignificant. Thus, the best fit model provides evidence of direct effects of the variables on WE. The study recommends for the development of OCB initiatives in organizations that will help optimize work engagement of the employees among cooperatives.