Do employees' attributes and capabilities matter the intention to become a supply chain manager? Structural model analysis

Purpose This study aims to investigate how the employees' attributes, capabilities, behavioral control and behavioral intentions affect their intention to become a supply chain manager (SCM). The study also investigates how employees' capabilities mediate the relationship between attributes and intention to become SCM. Design/methodology/approach The purposive sampling frame is employed to collect the data, and multiple statistical tools and techniques are used for analyzing the data. Findings The findings reveal that attributes are the most crucial factor for the capabilities of employees to become successful SCM. Employees' behavioral intention and capabilities have a significant impact on intention, whereas perceived behavioral control has a significant negative impact on it. Also, the result finds that capabilities partially mediate the relationship between attributes…