Abstract
The learning and development of young professionals (YPs) of an
organization are important because it is directly linked to the attainment of
strategic objectives by that organization. The subject is a growing field of
study which needs to be further explored. For the purpose learning and
development-related issues of YPs in hierarchical non-profit organizations
such as Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have been focused in this
article. The researcher has probed to what extent learning and development
factors i.e. career counseling, team-based learning, and talent-oriented
development with mediating effect of 'motivation to learn' impact
professionalism of YPs, in Police Organizations and Civil Armed Forces
(CAFs) based at Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, Pakistan. A simple
random sampling technique was adopted for data collection. Out of 400
YPs chosen for the sample, only 302 responded. To see the relationship
between the variables, a regression test was run using SPSS. Results
showed that all learning and developmental factors mediated by
'motivation to learn' have a significant positive effect on professionalism.
The study established that LEAs and other such hierarchal organizations
can train and develop their young professionals well by adopting a
practical approach instead of following the least effective traditional
methods. Such development initiatives not only benefit individuals but
also become a source of strength for the organizations. Since LEAs have a
vital role in maintaining law and order, highly essential for the stability
and economic strength of the countries like Pakistan therefore, the subject
needs to be explored further in future studies.
Tariq Hussain Khan. (2022) Learning and Development Factors Affecting Professionalism: The Evidence from Young Professionals of Law Enforcement Agencies in Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, volume-32, issue 2.
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