Abstract:

Occupational self-efficacy reflects the conviction or the confidence of a person’s ability to fulfill his or her job related behaviour at a perfectly acceptable level to the employer. Significant differences have been recorded between men and women with regard to their behavioural and response patterns in Occupational Self Efficacy. Research findings on the importance of occupational self-efficacy before entering the labour market for the career development of professionals, underlines the importance of focused education and training for youth. It has been proven that employees with high occupational self-efficacy have confidence to test new behaviours that are demanded in careers. Empirical evidences suggest that leadership and mentoring initiatives can substantially improve the occupational self-efficacy of employees. This gives a clear indication about the potential role, and impact of managers and Human Resources professionals in the value addition to organisations and to the stakeholders.