Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definition of key variables:
2.2.1 Independent variable: Job resources (JR)
As all other variables depends on job resources
2.2.2 Mediating variable (Dependent and independent variable): Work engagement (WE)
dependent variable as WE depends on JR and
independent variable as TI and EIH depends on WE
2.2.3 Dependent variable: Turnover Intentions (TI)
as it depends on JR and WE
2.2..4 Dependent variable: Emotional ill-health (EIH)
as it depends on JR and WE
In this section, state different definitions from different sources and state what am I using in this study? I use the definitions from JD-R model. Why do I choose the definition?
2.3 Theoretical framework
2.3.1 Other theoretical frameworks
What other theories have been used to study your dependent variables?
· Hertzberg two factor theory
· Demand and control model
· Effort and reward model and
· Job characteristics model
2.3.2 The JD-R Model (Job demands- Resources Model)
Present the JD-R Model and show why it is good one for studying the dependent variables?
2.4 Research on dependent variables:
Provide a discussion on research on turnover intentions and emotional ill-health.
What independent/ antecedents variables did different researchers used to explain them? What were the findings and the context of these studies in terms of countries, respondents and sectors?
Why I am choosing job resources and work engagement as my independent variables? As per JD-R model.
Explain how JDR has determined different dimensions about Job Resources: 1. Autonomy, 2. Supervisory support and 3. Career development and explain each dimensions in details.
Explain how JDR has determined different dimensions about work engagement : 1. Vigour, 2. Dedication and 3. Absorption and explain each dimensions in details.
2.5 Research gaps:
explain what current research has not covered that my study is going to cover.
It might be the study has not been done in the asian countries
or it can be study of this combination of variables has not been done before.
2.6 Homework help – Summary of the chapter
