A cross-cultural comparison of work engagement in the relationships between trust climate – Job performance and turnover intention: Focusing China and Pakistan

While the significance of cross-cultural research has been acknowledged over time, there remains a gap in understanding its relationship with employee outcomes. This study delves into associations between organizational trust climate (TC) and job performance (JP), as well turnover intention (TI), seeking to ascertain if work engagement (WE) plays mediating role. Additionally, investigates potential differences effect China Pakistan. Data gathered from 270 participants 242 Pakistan were subjected structural equation modeling (SEM) for analysis. Findings indicated that perceptions individual WE serve bridge TC JP, on JP being notably stronger among Chinese participants. Moreover, role link TI was more pronounced Pakistani On practical front, such insights can equip managers nuanced ripple trust-infused environment have engagement, subsequently influencing retention rates.