Implicit theories and self-regulatory processes: Implications for organizational behavior.
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Title
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Implicit theories and self-regulatory processes: Implications for organizational behavior.
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Identifier
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AAI9917705
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identifier
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9917705
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Creator
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Tedesco, Anna Marie.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Donna E. Thompson
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Date
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1999
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Industrial | Business Administration, Management | Psychology, Behavioral
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Abstract
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The present study examined the impact of individuals' achievement goal orientation on affect, intrinsic motivation, and performance. It was proposed that individuals subscribe to different implicit theories of decision-making ability (malleable quality or a fixed trait). These theories determine the goals adopted in achievement situations, which, in turn, set up different motivational patterns and produce different outcomes. Self-critical tendency was included as an additional antecedent of goal orientation. It was hypothesized that self-efficacy mediates the relationship between goal orientation and the outcomes of affect, intrinsic motivation, and performance. Lastly, perceived ability was believed to moderate the relationship between goal orientation and self-efficacy.;Participants performed a computerized management simulation task under either a high or low ability condition, to which they were randomly assigned. The ability manipulation was introduced through bogus feedback on a management skills inventory. Performance, operationalized as the number of shifts in which there were problems, was automatically calculated during the simulation. Self-report measures of implicit theory, self-critical tendency, goal orientation, affect, and intrinsic motivation were used.;The results of the study indicated that implicit theory of decision making and self-critical tendency did not predict goal orientation. Regression analysis yielded nonsignificant results. However, the relationship between implicit theory and goal orientation was positive and significant, as expected.;It was hypothesized that individuals' goal orientation would have a differential impact on the outcomes of affect, intrinsic motivation, and performance for individuals in the low ability condition. The results show that a more dominant learning orientation does not result in more positive affect, greater task enjoyment, and better performance. However, the ability manipulation did have the expected effect on these outcomes.;The results of a path analysis do not support the hypothesis that ability has a moderating role in the relationship between goal orientation and the outcomes of self-efficacy, affect, and performance. The hypothesis that self-efficacy has a mediating role in the relationship between goal orientation and outcomes was partially supported.;These findings are discussed in relation to previous research and theoretical models. Study design and instrument issues are explored. Finally, organizational research directions and managerial implications are presented.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
