Work Meaningfulness on the Relationship between Job Characteristics and Intention to stay of the Employees of Pneumax Company Limited

Authors

  • Chuda Srisasalak Student of MBA Program, Faculty of Management Science, Silpakorn University
  • Chuanchuen Akkawanitcha Lecturer of MBA Program, Faculty of Management Science, Silpakorn University

Keywords:

skill variety, task significance, job autonomy, work meaningfulness, intention to stay

Abstract

           This study aims to the mediating role of work meaningfulness on the effects of skill variety, task significance, job autonomy on intention to stay the Employees of Pneumax Company Limited. The sample are 208 of the Employees of Pneumax Company Limited. The questionnaire is employed as research instrument. Data is analyzed by the structural equation model (SEM). The results showed that the level of the satisfaction in skill variety and job autonomy are highest level while task significance, work meaningfulness and intention to stay are high level. The hypothesis tests had been found that skill variety, task significance and job autonomy have a positive influence on work meaningfulness have a positive influence on intention to stay. the mediation results show full mediation of work meaningfulness on the effects of skill variety, task significance, job autonomy on intention to stay.   

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2025-08-07