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RAD managers: Managerial coaching behaviors and work-related attitudes

This study presents a psychometric analysis of the RAD (relationships, assessment, and development) coaching model, which is then used to examine the relationship between managerial coaching behaviors and work-related attitudes through an advanced series of multilevel sequential regressions. An exploratory factor analysis suggested that a three-factor model was representative of the survey items and confirmatory factor analysis results established sufficient model fit. Regression results suggested that the RAD model significantly predicted all outcomes: (a) coaching effectiveness; (b) perceptions of supervisor support; (c) employee engagement; and (d) self-efficacy. These findings support the validation of the RAD model and demonstrate the organizational importance of managerial coaching skills.