Work Motivation (Self-Determination Theory)

Also known as: WEIMS · SDT work · Work self-determination

Work motivation along the self-determination continuum, from fully autonomous (intrinsic, integrated, identified) through controlled (introjected, external) to absent (amotivation). The quality of motivation matters more than its quantity: autonomous forms predict engagement and well-being, controlled forms predict compliance and strain.

Source:

Tremblay, M. A., Blanchard, C. M., Taylor, S., Pelletier, L. G., & Villeneuve, M. (2009). Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale: Its value for organizational psychology research. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 41(4), 213-226.

DOI:

10.1037/a0015167