Impact of Counselor Competence on Job performance in Higher vocational Colleges

Authors

  • Jia Wang Ph.D, Candidate, Management, Faculty of Management, Shinnawatra Univhersity
  • Dheetawat Nukulkij Management, Faculty of Management, Shinnawatra Univhersity
  • Sukumarn Shumnij Management, Faculty of Management, Shinnawatra Univhersity
  • Phattanapang Chankoung Management, Faculty of Management, Shinnawatra Univhersity

Keywords:

Competence; Job Performance, Self-efficacy, Perceived Organizational Support

Abstract

To improve the competency level of higher vocational counselors, stimulate the work enthusiasm and improve the work performance is an important issue that scholars and practice managers pay attention to. Based on social exchange theory and competency model, this paper discusses the influence of competency on job performance, the mediating role of self-efficacy and the moderating role of organizational support. Through the empirical analysis of 407 counselors' survey data, the results show that: competence has a positive impact on job performance; Self-efficacy plays a mediating role between competence and job performance. Organizational support positively regulates the relationship between competence and job performance.

The conclusion of the study provides useful enlightenment for deepening the relevant theoretical research on the performance of higher vocational counselors and improving the effectiveness of performance evaluation management practice. Recommendations to Each dimension of the competency of higher vocational counselors has a positive impact on their work performance. Knowledge and skills are the external ability conditions for counselors to obtain work performance, while personal traits and attitude and motivation are the internal factors and potential competency elements, which together have a direct positive impact on counselors' work performance.

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Published

2025-08-31

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