Examining the unique effects of multiple motivational sources on task performance

    Authors

    J. S. Callahan; A. L. Brownlee; M. D. Brtek;H. L. Tosi

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Appl. Soc. Psychol.

    Keywords

    SELF-SET GOALS; INTRINSIC MOTIVATION; ASSIGNED GOAL; PSYCHOLOGICAL; ANTECEDENTS; ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION; MEDIATING ROLE; EFFICACY; REWARDS; JOB; INTERDEPENDENCE; Psychology, Social

    Abstract

    This paper examines whether multiple motivational sources uniquely influence task performance. Using the established framework in the goal-setting literature that suggests a pattern of mediated relationships, we test the relationship between assigned goals, incentives, and intrinsic motivation and task performance. The results show that assigned goals, incentives, and intrinsic motivation each positively influence task performance. However, the magnitude of the relationship varies considerably. The relationship for assigned goals was fully mediated by self-efficacy and self-set goals, whereas only a direct relationship emerged for incentives. The data reveal both direct and indirect relationships associated with intrinsic motivation.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Applied Social Psychology

    Volume

    9

    Issue/Number

    12

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    2515

    Last Page

    2535

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000181385100008

    ISSN

    0021-9029

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