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Work Motivation and Performance: A Social Identity Perspective

Work Motivation and Performance: A Social Identity Perspective Work motivation and performance were analysed from the perspective of social identity theory and self‐categorisation theory. Central in this analysis is the relation of organisational identification with the motivation to exert effort on behalf of the collective. A theoretical analysis as well as a review of empirical studies of the relationship of organisational identification with motivation and performance leads to the conclusion that identification is positively related to work motivation, task performance, and contextual performance to the extent that (a) social identity is salient, and (b) high performance is perceived to be in the group’s or organisation’s interest. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Applied Psychology Wiley

Work Motivation and Performance: A Social Identity Perspective

Applied Psychology , Volume 49 (3) – Jul 1, 2000

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Wiley
Copyright
International Association for Applied Psychology, 2000.
ISSN
0269-994X
eISSN
1464-0597
DOI
10.1111/1464-0597.00020
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Abstract

Work motivation and performance were analysed from the perspective of social identity theory and self‐categorisation theory. Central in this analysis is the relation of organisational identification with the motivation to exert effort on behalf of the collective. A theoretical analysis as well as a review of empirical studies of the relationship of organisational identification with motivation and performance leads to the conclusion that identification is positively related to work motivation, task performance, and contextual performance to the extent that (a) social identity is salient, and (b) high performance is perceived to be in the group’s or organisation’s interest.

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Applied PsychologyWiley

Published: Jul 1, 2000

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