Authors
Gergana Markova, Cameron Ford
Publication date
2011/11/1
Journal
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
Volume
60
Issue
8
Pages
813-823
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Description
Purpose
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In this empirical study, the aim is to examine the relative effect of various rewards on performance of knowledge workers. It is predicted that non‐monetary rewards are associated with enhanced intrinsic motivation, which in turn is related to better performance and innovation.
Design/methodology/approach
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Data were collected from 288 research and development employees and their supervisors from 30 Fortune 500 companies. The authors tested the hypothesized relationships with mediated multiple regression.
Findings
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The results revealed that receiving non‐monetary rewards is a stronger predictor of intrinsic motivation manifested by longer work time in comparison to either group or individual monetary rewards. Furthermore, intrinsic motivation was found to fully mediate the relationships between received non‐monetary rewards and performance and innovation.
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G Markova, C Ford - International Journal of Productivity and Performance …, 2011