This study tried to inquire the impact of employee engagement on task performance. In this study, moderation role of employee relationship between employee engagement and task performance is also being inquired. This survey is based on questionnaire and data is collected from 125 employee of textile sector organizations located in Faisalabad. The results of this study reveal that employee engagement and task performance are significantly correlated. Results reveal that significant. Thus, all the hypotheses showed significant results. This study will provide a guideline to organization management in considering the fusion/ Engagement of employees for attaining organizational goals. This study will guide the organization’s management to figure out the role of Employee employees for the forthcoming cut-throat challenges in international business competition.
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To Cite this Article: Farooq, F., Zia-ud-Din, M., Iram, B., & Nadeem, M. T. (2018). The Effect of Employee Engagement on Quality Work Task Performance with the Moderating role of Employee Relationship. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(8), 252–263.
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