Accession Number:

ADA002283

Title:

Increasing the Intrinsic Reward Value in Jobs and Careers.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Apr 72-31 Dec 73,

Corporate Author:

ROCHESTER UNIV N Y GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Personal Author(s):

• Bass,Bernard M.
• Barrett,Gerald V.

Report Date:

1974-09-15

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

The basic parameters of intrinsic motivation to work are explored. Principles are sought relevant to ways of redesigning jobs to increase their intrinsic motivating properties, to avoid task overload and boredom. Coordinated field and experimental laboratory studies are described.

Descriptors:

• *MOTIVATION
• *JOB SATISFACTION
• NAVAL PERSONNEL
• RETENTION(GENERAL)
• PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE