Situational Constraints upon Performance: A Selective Review of Relevant Literature.
Abstract
Noted researchers have argued that situational constraints have a negative impact on employee work performance, affective reactions, and retention. Research directly relevant to these predictions is beginning to accumulate. Limited attention, however, has been given to reviewing and integrating substantial bodies of relevant prior research from other areas which can be used to understand better the impact of constraints on individual and organizational outcomes. The current paper, therefore, is directed toward: (a) reviewing and integrating results across a broad range of literature potentially relevant to clarifying the categories of constraints that exist across a diversity of job environments, and (b) reviewing available literature relevant to the specific constraint categories identified from these studies. This review and integration is a necessary step toward understanding how constraints moderate the translation of abilities and motivation into effective performance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA138337
Entities
People
- E. J. O'conner
- J. R. Eulberg
- L. H. Peters
- T. W. Watson
Organizations
- University of Texas at Dallas