Namely, work engagement seems to influence job performance too. The relationship between work engagement and job performance has been theorized to exist because engaged individuals approach their tasks with a sense of self-investment (i.e., dedication) and energy which should lead to higher levels of in-role and extra-role performance (Christian et al., 2011; Rich, LePine, & Crawford, 2010). In-role performance likely improves because employees are invested in their tasks and will persist to perform their tasks effectively. In addition, based on social exchange theory, it is expected that employees with resources are willing to invest these resources inperforming their tasks (Saks, 2006).