Paper Title
HOW RITUALS INFLUENCE JOB PERFORMANCE OF WORKERS THROUGH SELF-EFFICACY

Abstract
Abstract - The concept of work rituals has been widely discussed in recent years, and many workers engage in work rituals as part of their daily routine to help them get into the work mode or improve their job performance. However, there has been a lack of empirical research in the field of organizational management regarding rituals. This study recognizes the importance of work rituals and aims to investigate their presence in the workplace and their positive effects on employees. It also seeks to understand the significance of rituals for employees and the subsequent impact on their work. By incorporating existing literature on rituals and role-switching theory, this study explores the influence of engaging in work rituals on employees' self-efficacy and job performance. Through a two-stage interview process, the study analyzes the interview results of 19 participants who engage in work rituals, resulting in two categories: (1) the behavior of ritual execution, categorized as performing rituals before each work session or only before important occasions or tasks, with either a positive enhancement or negative decline in impact; (2) the execution of rituals before important occasions or tasks, which not only affects employees' work mood but also their job performance. Finally, based on the findings of this study, management implications and research recommendations are proposed for future researchers to consider. Keywords - Ritual, Work Ritual, Self-Efficacy, Job Performance.