The Role of Achievement Motivation in Job Design.

Abstract

This study examines the effects of job scope and need for achievement on managerial commitment and performance. It was hypothesized that high scope jobs would be associated with increased organizational commitment irrespective of (need for achievement). Moveover, it was hypothesized that high scope jobs would be related to increased performance only for high n Ach subjects and not for low n Ach subjects. Results supported both hypotheses. The findings are discussed as they relate to other investigations and it is suggested that the n Ach construct offers considerable utility in future job scope research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035969

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  • Daniel G. Spencer
  • Eugene F. Stone
  • Lyman Porter
  • Richard M. Steers
  • Richard T. Mowday

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  • University of Oregon

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