The Effects of Vertical and Horizontal Power on Individual Motivation and Satisfaction.

Abstract

This research examined the effects of both vertical and horizontal power on participants in an experimental decision task. Both power variables had a substantial positive impact on individual motivation and satisfaction. These results strongly suggest that both power dimensions are important for understanding peoples' reactions to participation in the decision process. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033561

Entities

People

  • Bruce H. Drake
  • Terence Mitchell

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Engineering
  • Instructions
  • Judgment
  • Marketing
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • Perception
  • Power Distribution
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Questionnaires
  • Ratings
  • Students
  • Supervisors
  • Thinking

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.