The Impact of Leadership and Organizational Trust on Employees' Job Performance When Working Remotely
Thi Thu Trang Bui
School of Business, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing - China
https://doi.org/10.47191/jefms/v7-i4-33ABSTRACT:
During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work was considered an emergency measure to maintain social distancing. Although the pandemic has ended, the convenience of remote work has led some companies and employees to continue working in this manner. This study aims to explore the relationship between remote work, trust in leadership and organization, and employee work efficiency in Vietnamese internet companies. Data were collected from 327 employees with remote work experience in Vietnamese internet companies and then analyzed in depth using Smart PLS software. The results of the study indicate that remote work has a positive impact on work efficiency. This relationship is analyzed through the mediating influence of trust in leadership and organization.
KEYWORDS:
Remote Work, Trust, Job Performance
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