FOSTERING JOB SATISFACTION THROUGH MENTORING: THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR OF INDIA

Abstract

The research study examines the impact of mentoring techniques on organizational commitment and job satisfaction of employees working in the Indian corporate sector. The Indian corporate sector is characterized by growth and significant contribution to the overall GDP and this is possible because of a committed workforce. Career-oriented and psychosocial mentoring techniques were explored to find out how the mentoring overall influences organizational commitment, which in turn poses its effects on job satisfaction of the employees. The results suggest that mentoring enhances OC of the employees leading to an increased emotional attachment to the organization and more alignment with the organizational goals. This commitment subsequently leads to higher job satisfaction. The current study contributes to the existing literature by demonstrating the mediating role of organizational commitment in the MT-JS relationship and provides practical insights for organizations seeking to improve employee outcomes through targeted mentoring programs.