August 1, 1989Journal of Applied Psychology
Self-determination in a work organization.
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Randomized trial evaluates self-determination's impact on employee satisfaction through manager training, indicating positive outcomes.
Key Points
- This research aims to explore the relationship between managers' support for self-determination and subordinate satisfaction.
- Data collected from 23 managers and their subordinates in a major corporation
- Evaluated managers' orientations toward supporting versus controlling behavior
- Implemented an organizational development intervention focused on supporting self-determination
- Managers' supportive orientations correlated with subordinates' satisfaction, although the correlation magnitude varied
- The intervention positively impacted managers' supportive behaviors
- Less conclusive effects on subordinate satisfaction were noted
Cite This Study
Deci et al. (1989) studied this question.