Title Page
Abstract
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 19
1.1. Research Background 19
1.2. Research Purpose 23
1.3. Research Significance and Innovations 25
1.4. Research Structure and Methods 30
(1) Literature research method 33
(2) Theoretical derivation 34
(3) Questionnaire survey 34
(4) Statistical analysis 34
Chapter 2. Literature Review 37
2.1. Hierarchical Plateau 37
2.1.1. The Concept of Hierarchical Plateau 37
2.1.2. Research on the Measurement of Hierarchical Plateau 43
2.1.3. Source Factors of Hierarchical Plateau 46
2.1.4. Outcome Variable Study of Hierarchical Plateau 49
2.2. Self-efficacy 51
2.2.1. The Concept of Self-efficacy 51
2.2.2. Research on the Measuring of Self-efficacy 54
2.2.3. Source Factors of Self-efficacy 57
2.2.4. Outcome Variable Study of Self-efficacy 59
2.2.5. Related Research on Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy 61
2.3. Job Engagement 63
2.3.1. The Concept of Job Engagement 63
2.3.2. Dimensions and Measurement of Job Engagement 65
2.3.3. Influencing Factors of Job Engagement 68
2.4. Employee Assistance Program 72
2.4.1. The Concept of Employee Assistance Program 72
2.4.2. Dimension and Measurement of Employee Assistance Program 75
2.4.3. Relationship Research on Employee Assistance Program 78
Chapter 3. Research Design 81
3.1. The Theoretical Model and Relevant Concepts 81
3.1.1. The Theoretical Model of this Study 81
3.1.2. Definition of Relevant Concepts in this Study 84
3.2. Research Hypothesis 86
3.2.1. Main Effect Hypothesis of Hierarchical Plateau on Job Engagement 86
3.2.2. Mediating Effect Hypothesis of Self-efficacy 89
3.2.3. Moderating Effect Hypothesis of Employee Assistance Program 92
3.2.4. Summary of Research Hypotheses 93
3.3. Design of Questionnaire 95
3.3.1. Research Object 95
3.3.2. Questionnaire Structure 97
3.3.3. Measuring Tools 98
3.4. Variable Measurement 99
3.4.1. Measurement of Hierarchical Plateau 99
3.4.2. Measurement of Self-efficacy 101
3.4.3. Measurement of Job Engagement 102
3.4.4. Measurement of Employee Assistance Program 104
3.4.5. Control Variables 106
3.5. Small Sample Pre-survey and Result Analysis 109
3.5.1. Pre-survey Method 109
3.5.2. Descriptive Statistical Analysis of Pre-survey 111
3.5.3. Reliability Analysis of Pre-survey Scale 114
3.5.4. The Validity Analysis of the Pre-survey Scale 118
3.5.5. Correlation Analysis of the Pre-survey Scale 121
Chapter 4. Results and Analysis 124
4.1. Sample and Data Collection 124
4.1.1. Formal Survey Method 124
4.1.2. Sample Sampling 126
4.1.3. Data Collection 128
4.2. Descriptive Statistical Analysis 130
4.2.1. Descriptive Statistical Analysis of Sample Characteristics 130
4.2.2. Descriptive Statistical Analysis of Major Variables 134
4.3. Reliability Analysis 138
4.4. Validity Analysis 139
4.5. Model Fit Analysis 143
4.6. Correlation Analysis 147
4.7. Common Method Bias Test 149
4.8. Hypothesis Testing 153
4.8.1. Main Effect Test of Hierarchical Plateau on Job Engagement 154
4.8.2. Mediating Effect Test of Self-efficacy 157
4.8.3. Moderating Effect Test of Employee Assistance Program 162
4.9. Summary of Research Hypothesis Testing Results 168
Chapter 5. Conclusion 173
5.1. Result Summary and Discussion 173
(1) The job engagement of employees in the hierarchical plateau period has been significantly reduced 174
(2) Self-efficacy is the internal mechanism of hierarchical plateau affecting job engagement 177
(3) "Employee Assistance Program" is an important organizational strategy to improve the self-efficacy of employees in the hierarchical plateau period 180
5.2. Implications 182
5.2.1. Theoretical Implications 182
5.2.2. Practical Implications 186
5.2.3. Management Suggestions 189
5.3. Research Limitations and Prospects 194
5.3.1. Research Limitations 194
5.3.2. Research Prospects 195
References 200
국문초록 235
Appendices 240
Appendix1. Questionnair (English) 240
Appendix2. Questionnair (Chinese) 250
Table 2-1. Concept of Career Plateau 39
Table 2-2. Content Dimension Structure of EAPs 76
Table 3-1. Measurement Items of Hierarchical Plateau 100
Table 3-2. Measurement Items of Self-efficacy 101
Table 3-3. Measurement Items of Job Engagement 103
Table 3-4. Measurement Items of Employee Assistance Program 105
Table 3-5. Population Characteristics Analysis of Small Samples 111
Table 3-6. Reliability Analysis of Small Samples 116
Table 3-7. Criteria for KMO 119
Table 3-8. KMO and Bartlett Test of Pre-survey Scale 119
Table 3-9. Table of Factor Load Coefficient After Rotation 119
Table 3-10. Correlation Coefficient Matrix of Small Sample 123
Table 4-1. Population Characteristics Analysis of Large Samples 130
Table 4-2. Descriptive Statistical Analysis of Major Variables 136
Table 4-3. Reliability Analysis of Large Samples 138
Table 4-4. Confirmatory Factor Analysis Results of Variables 141
Table 4-5. Analysis Results of AVE Discriminant Validity 143
Table 4-6. Analysis of Fitting Degree of Measurement Model 145
Table 4-7. Analysis of Fitting Degree of Structural Model 146
Table 4-8. Correlation Coefficient Matrix of Main Variables 149
Table 4-9. ULMC Test Results 152
Table 4-10. Regression Analysis of Hierarchical Plateau on Job Engagement and Its Dimensions 155
Table 4-11. Regression Analysis of Self-efficacy 158
Table 4-12. Regression Analysis of Employee Assistance program 163
Table 4-13. Tests of Moderating Mediating Effect 168
Table 4-14. Summary of Research Hypothesis Testing Results 168
Figure 1-1. Research Structure and Technical Route 36
Figure 3-1. Research Theoretical Model 84
Figure 4-1. Confirmatory Factor Analysis Model 146
Figure 4-2. Standardization Path of Structural Equation Model 147
Figure 4-3. Model Diagram of ULMC Test 153
Figure 4-4. Schematic Diagram of the Moderating Role of Employee Assistance Program Between Hierarchical Plateau and Self-efficacy 166