The psychological secrets behind improving work performance: the individual and cumulative effects of employees pursuing intrinsic and extrinsic goals

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper explores the impact on work performance that an employee’s goal orientation type has. Intrinsically, goal-orientated employees perform well across the board, but having both intrinsic and extrinsic goals simultaneously turbocharges an employee’s work performance.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives’ and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

Green, M.A. (2018), "The psychological secrets behind improving work performance: the individual and cumulative effects of employees pursuing intrinsic and extrinsic goals", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-09-2018-125