Investigating the Influence of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation on Work Performance: Study of Bank Officers

Authors

  • Maryam Kalhoro
  • Ashique A. Jhatial
  • Sameena Khokhar

Keywords:

Extrinsic Motivation; Intrinsic Motivation; Employees’ Performance, Organization Commitment, Bank Officers

Abstract

This research investigated collective impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on organizational commitment and work performance of bank officers in Pakistan. About 500 closed-ended questionnaires were distributed among the six targeted private commercial banks 250 returned and 223 were usable. Structural equation modeling using Smart PLS was employed to test conceptualized relationships. Findings reveal extrinsic and intrinsic motivations are positively and significantly and positively associated with employees’ performance. Findings also suggest that extrinsic and intrinsic motivation shows positive linkage with organization commitment. It also reveals that private commercial banks should consider their employees as valuable asset in order to increase the organizational performance. Theoretical and policy implications discussed in the end of paper.

Author Biography

Sameena Khokhar

This research investigated collective impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on organizational commitment and work performance of bank officers in Pakistan. About 500 closed-ended questionnaires were distributed among the six targeted private commercial banks 250 returned and 223 were usable. Structural equation modeling using Smart PLS was employed to test conceptualized relationships. Findings reveal extrinsic and intrinsic motivations are positively and significantly and positively associated with employees’ performance. Findings also suggest that extrinsic and intrinsic motivation shows positive linkage with organization commitment. It also reveals that private commercial banks should consider their employees as valuable asset in order to increase the organizational performance. Theoretical and policy implications discussed in the end of paper.

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Published

2021-10-27