The influence of talent management and occupational self-efficacy on job performance among academicians

This study examined the influence of four dimensions of talent management, which are identifying critical position, competence training, development and reward management as well as occupational self- efficacy on job performance among academicians in Malaysia higher educational institutions. Job performance was measured by integrating task performance and contextual performance. A total of 381 academicians participated from Universiti Utara Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Perlis and Universiti Sains Malaysia in this study. Regression analysis was performed to test the research hypotheses. The results of these findings revealed that all four dimensions of talent management (i.e. identifying critical position, competence training, development, and reward management) have a significant and positive influence on job performance. Similarly, occupational selfefficacy was found to have a significant and positive influence on job performance. Discussions elaborated on the research findings. Additionally, this study also discussed theoretical and practical implications, limitations of the study, directions for future research, and conclusion