The Role of Leader Psychological Support in Enhancing Technical Skill Transfer: Examining the Mediating Effect of Task Motivation

Nur Izzaty Mohamad; Abdullah Sanusi Othman; Haslin Hasan; Faridah Hanem Ab Rashid; Wan Aishah Wan Mohd Nowalid

doi:10.32479/irmm.23655

Authors

Nur Izzaty Mohamad School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia,
Abdullah Sanusi Othman Faculty of Economics and Management Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia,
Haslin Hasan Faculty of Business, Information and Human Sciences, Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia,
Faridah Hanem Ab Rashid Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Rembau, Malaysia,
Wan Aishah Wan Mohd Nowalid School of Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/irmm.23655

Keywords:

Leader Psychological Support, Task Motivation, Technical Skill Transfer

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between leader psychological support, task motivation, and technical skill transfer using a mediation model grounded in empirical research. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 210 workforce in the Malaysian education ecosystem. The hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), which allowed for the evaluation of both measurement and structural models. The results revealed that leader psychological support and task motivation significantly and positively influence technical skill transfer, underscoring the pivotal role of leader psychological support in fostering task motivation and, consequently, enhancing technical skill transfer. These findings highlight the importance of organizational strategies that strengthen leader psychological support as a means of cultivating a motivated workforce capable of effectively applying newly acquired skills. In addition, the study offers valuable insights for practitioners by providing a framework to better understand the interplay between leader psychological support and task motivation in driving successful technical skill transfer.