The goal of this study is to analyze and explore the relationship between job Demand, job Resources and job Performance through mediating variables work engagement and job security The data were collected from services sector in Pakistan form different sector through simple random sampling. The sample size was consisted of 320 respondents. The instrument used was structured questionnaires. SPSS 23 was used to assess the direct and indirect relationship between variables. Study concludes that there is positive direct link between job resources, job demand and job performance. While job security and work engagement positively mediated the relation between job demand, job performance and job resources. The findings of this study can be helpful for employers in making betterment in their performance. However, it shall also support as a basis of reference for future research and investigation.
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To Cite this Article: Fatima, A., Matloob, A., Khan, M. A.H. (2019). To Investigate the Relationship between Job Demand, Job Resources and Job Performance: An Examination of Mediating Variables. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(11), 159–175.
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